Freshwater Snails - Mystery Snails - Ramshorn Snails - Aquarium Snails

Embrace the serene elegance of freshwater snails. Where gentle and unassuming creatures like Ramshorn snails offer not only aesthetic appeal but also serve as natural cleaners for your aquatic snail sanctuary. Our carefully curated range of aquarium snails provides a diverse selection of species, each with their distinct qualities and enchanting appearance.

From the efficient algae eating snails like the Mystery snail to other fascinating freshwater snails species. Our assortment ensures a harmonious balance of beauty and functionality. Delve into the tranquil world of freshwater snails and elevate your aquarium's serenity.

Freshwater Snail Species

Nerite Snails

• Red Racer Snails
• Horned Nerite Snails

Ramshorn snails

• Red Ramshorn Snails
• Blue Ramshorn Snails

Mystery Snail

• Gold Mystery snails
• Purple Mystery Snails
• Ivory snails

Rabbit Snails (elephant snails)

• Golden Rabbit Snails
• Chocolate Rabbit Snail

Other Aquatic Snails

• Assassin Snails
• Pest snails like the unwanted snails "Pond snails" or bladder snails get into aquariums accidentally often times on live plants
• Apple Snails
• Malaysian trumpet snails

Tank mates For Freshwater Snails

Most freshwater snails are peaceful snails other than assassin snails. They will do well with peaceful community fish. Larger species of fish might try and eat snails or snail eggs. Keeping fresh water snails in the aquarium hobby is a rewarding experience.

The snails provide a slime trail for freshwater shrimp. Keeping shrimp and a snail population together in a freshwater aquarium is a match made in heaven.

Freshwater Snails Water Parameters

Most aquarium snails need same water parameters as freshwater shrimp. Keeping snails in freshwater aquarium is an easy task. A vital to keep in check is General Hardness (GH). Most local aquarium trade pet stores will offer free water testing.

Freshwater Snails Diet - Mystery snail, Nerite snails, Assassin snails

In general freshwater snails like mystery snail or nerite snails will feed on soft algae in the aquarium. They are excellent algae eaters in general. They also feed on uneaten food like leftover fish food, dead plant matter, blanched green vegetables.

They are simply great scavengers and tank cleaners. In general they do not bother live plants. Keeping them in planted tank is fine as only a few species will be found eating live plants.

Breeding Freshwater Snails

While certain species of snails like nerite snails need brackish water to reproduce. Many do not. Rabbit snails for example produce one baby at a time in standard aquariums. Mystery snail, Ramshorn snails, pond snails and other have multiple snails at one.

Mystery snails have been know to over populate tanks. Mystery snail, Malaysian trumpet snails, among other snails can be thinned out by manually removing or adding assassin snails.

always Provide a good food supply high in calcium and aquarium plants so they can eat algae off of them. This will help the snail's shell stay healthy and they will preproduce for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are mystery snails hard to keep alive?

Mystery snails are a popular fresh water animal. They are low demanding and easy to keep with freshwater shrimp and nano fish.

Why are they called mystery snail?

They get called mystery snails because these gastropods reproduce fast. Female mystery snails can keep laying eggs even after being without a mate for several months.

Baby Mystery snails often go unnoticed. They only become visible when they become fully developed juveniles. This is how a tank’s snail population can seem to double overnight.

How many Nerite snails should be kept together?

Nerite snails need brackish water to reproduce so overpopulating freshwater aquariums isn't an issue. Keeping a group of 2-6 nerite snails per 10 gallons in community tanks is common.

Will freshwater snails crawl out of tank?

Even on top covered tanks, the possibility that Nerite Snail or other types crawling out is quite common in some aquariums. If your tank has a lip edge the snails will likely not be able to get out fully.

Are snails good for my fish tank?

Snails eat uneaten food/leftover food from fish. They also keep your tank clean by being good algae eaters of soft algae. Most fish and snails will live together without issue. Keep on eye larger fish as they might try and eat snails.