Freshwater snails

Looking for a fun new aquarium project? Or maybe you own a pufferfish that’s in need of food? Whatever your reasons, breeding ramshorn snails is easy and a great beginner-proof way to obtain more snails to keep or sell. And did you know you can even breed them in different colors? Below, we’ll go into […]

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 […]

Looking to add some more life and color to your (shrimp) aquarium? One of our favorite options is the golden rabbit snail of the genus Tylomelania: a real eye-catcher, but easy to care for and also 100% shrimp-safe. Pretty much the ideal aquarium inhabitant! Thinking of adding one or more golden rabbit snails to your […]

Looking for a new addition to your aquatic janitor crew? Consider mystery snails! These large, colorful aquatic snails are popular for many reasons: they’re fun to watch, active, unfussy, and easy to breed. Plus, they eat leftovers like uneaten foods and dead plant bits, helping to keep your tanks tidy. Below, find everything you need […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]