Freshwater snails

  1. Breeding Mystery Snails | Fool-Proof Guide

    Found a clutch of mystery snail eggs in your aquarium and wondering if you can raise the babies? Or maybe you're just looking to take your skills as an aquarist to the next level by trying your hand at breeding? You're in luck! Mystery snails reproduce readily in our tanks and breeding them can be […]
  2. Understanding Mystery Snail Colors (+ Color Chart!)

    Thinking of adding a few mystery snails (Pomacea diffusa, also sometimes called Pomacea bridgesii) to your aquarium? Good choice! These snails make for surprisingly fun pets. They're active and will help rid your tank of leftover bits of food and other debris. And did you know they come in loads of different colors? Below, we'll […]
  3. Assassin snail (Clea helena) | Care & info

    Snails in the aquarium are fun and all, but some just multiply a little too quickly. If you've found yourself with a snail plague on your hands you might be wondering how to get rid of the annoying things. After all, they're not harmful, but they sure aren't pretty to look at! Most snail-eating fish […]
  4. Giant ramshorn snail | Marisa cornuarietis care & info

    Looking for a snail species that can cohabit with your (dwarf) shrimp? Let us introduce you to Marisa cornuarieties, a large Central and South American native better known as the giant ramshorn snail. Although this species doesn't play nice with other snails, nor with aquarium plants, it should leave your shrimp alone. Keep reading for […]
  5. Chopstick snail | (Stenomelania torulosa) care & info

    If you're looking for an unusual and decorative freshwater aquarium snail to add to your shrimp aquarium, why not consider Stenomelania torulosa? Better known as the chopstick snail, this relatively large but peaceful species will leave your shrimp alone. It contributes to aquarium health by burrowing and eating detritus. Keep reading for everything you need […]
  6. Pagoda snail | Brotia pagodula care & info

    Looking for a peaceful tankmate to keep your (dwarf) shrimp company and add some extra life to your aquarium? The pagoda snail (Brotia pagoluda), an uncommon species originally from Southeast Asia, may be the perfect choice. Peaceful and herbivorous, it will leave its tankmates alone and even help keep the aquarium clean. Keep reading for […]
  7. Black racer nerite snail | Neritina pulligera care & info

    In search of a peaceful, algae-eating addition to your shrimp aquarium? Look no further! The black racer nerite snail (Neritina pulligera), also known as the dusky nerite or black military helmet snail, may be just what you need. Let's go into black racer nerite snail care and how to make sure this beautiful snail species […]
  8. 6 colorful snails for the shrimp aquarium

    If you've been keeping ornamental shrimp for a while, you'll know that due to their size and lack of natural defense mechanisms, it's best to keep most varieties alone. They're so small that almost all other aquarium inhabitants consider them an easy snack! But does that mean there are no potential shrimp tankmates out there […]
  9. Horned nerite snail | Clithon corona & diadema care

    Keeping a snail as a pet can sound strange to non-aquarists, but we know better! The beautiful horned nerite snail is a great addition to the freshwater (or brackish) aquarium, with a spikey, colorful shell. A champion algae eater, this species doesn't breed in freshwater and therefore won't overrun your tank. Keep reading for everything […]
  10. Chocolate rabbit snail (Tylomelania zemis) | Care & info

    Looking for inhabitants for your Sulawesi biotope? Maybe something to combine with your blue leg poso shrimp? Look no further! Lake Poso and Matano in Sulawesi, Indonesia aren't just called home by various beautiful shrimp varieties - they also contain snails from the genus Tylomelania. One of these is the chocolate rabbit snail (Tylomelania zemis), […]

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