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Aquatic Arts 5 Live Ivory Mystery Snails for Freshwater Aquarium | Real Living Glass Fish Tank Clearer | Nano Pets | Natural Decorations

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Arrives Apr 22 – Apr 24
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Style: 5-SNAILS


Features

  • One of the largest plant-safe freshwater snails, mystery snails have lively personalities and make great Aquarium pets! They pair perfectly with SpongeBob Aquarium decorations!
  • These fascinating invertebrates help clear off glass aquarium walls, live plants, aquarium decor, and aquarium substrate. A 13 to 20 gallon tank is generally large enough for 5 mystery snails.
  • They can grow to over 2 inches - one of the largest freshwater snails in the aquarium Hobby. They eat leftover fish or Shrimp Food, fish pellets, and blanched vegetables.
  • Ivory mystery Snail shells are a striking Cream color. They are completely peaceful and make great tankmates to most freshwater fish and dwarf shrimp, such as sky Blue shrimp.
  • Basic Aquarium supplies required, including a fish tank filter (canister filters are best). Aquatic Arts brand Plants and animals come with a 100% live ARRIVAL guarantee, plus free email support!

Description

Our large Ivory Mystery Snails have dual benefits — they are elegantly beautiful aquarium decorations, and act as natural fish tank clearers! They consume uneaten fish food, biofilm, and they reduce the need for an aquarium conditioner or UV aquarium sterilizer because they clear off glass, aquatic plants, and aquarium decor. These peaceful snails grow up to 3 inches in diameter and are safe with any nonaggressive aquarium fish, freshwater shrimp, or aquarium plants (including Marimo Balls, dwarf hairgrass, willow moss, etc.). They look fantastic against just about any fish tank background and with a wide variety of decor, including faux jellyfish aquarium decorations! Ivory White Mystery Snails' shells are a striking cream color. Their bodies are white with breathtaking iridescent markings. Compared to other freshwater snails, Mystery Snails are characteristically more active and can often be found scaling aquarium walls, extending their antennae in search of food, and climbing up the aquarium filter tube to the water line to breathe oxygen. Because of this, ensure the water line in your aquarium is low enough or keep an aquarium lid in place so your snails cannot escape. We often ship smaller sized (.25 to 1.5 inches) snails so you can enjoy them longer and watch them grow. A young Mystery Snail can double in size over the course of two weeks to months. Freshwater snails such as these are sensitive to nitrates, etc., so we recommend using an aquarium test kit or aquarium reader and consider buying an ammonia, nitrite, and/or nitrate remover aquarium treatment.CARE GUIDELINES:- Temperature: 68° - 84° F (20° - 29° C) - pH: 7.6 - 8.4 - KH: 2 - 15 dKH - Minimum tank size: 2.5 gallons per snail - Average adult size: 2.5 - 3+ inches (5 - 7.6+ cm) - Average purchase size: .25 - 1.5 inches (1.3 - 5 cm)

Brand: Aquatic Arts


Material: Glass


Tank Volume: 20 Gallons


Special Feature: Lightweight


Shape: spiral conical body with conical shell


Specific Uses For Product: Indoor


Style: 5-SNAILS


Color: Snail


Included Components: Snails


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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 7 x 6 inches; 11.2 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5 Live


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Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Aquatic Arts


Units ‏ : ‎ 1 Count


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  • Happy and Healthy
Style: 1-SNAIL
Cute little guy came in a bag with wet paper towel and a little bit of water. After acclimating, it took 5 minutes for it to start crawling around. So far, so good! Will definitely order again.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025 by Reika

  • Great careful shipping, arrived very quickly, healthy little Snail!
Style: 1-SNAIL
My little Ivory Mystery snail arrived 3 days sooner than the original estimate! They were shipped within hours of my order. Lightning fast! I really appreciate that since I've never ordered anything alive (besides plants) and was nervous. The snail came in the best recommended transport method for Mystery snails. In a fish bag wrapped loosely in a wet paper towel. Seller TheFrogHouseShop carefully wrapped the snails bag in brown paper in a solid box that was labeled for Temp sensitivity. All very responsible, and much appreciated. I just got my little juvenile snail acclimated! It's best to ship them as juvenile since they have a much easier time with it. They are perfect size, not too small and not too big. It will be really fun to watch my new friend grow! They arrived whole, and without any shell damage due to the responsible packing. They are alive, and already in my tank next to a mossball. It takes a bit for them to come out of their shell, and I'm so excited to see them acclimate to my tank! Big thanks to Aaryn at The Frog House Shop! Will absolutely be ordering from you again. Really appreciate the well handled shipping! I'll post some pictures once the snail acclimates! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025 by Rev. Marvel Rev. Marvel

  • Great seller
Style: 1-SNAIL
Packaging was great, snails were all healthy and beautiful( I ordered multiple types) and seller even threw in a couple extra. Will definitely buy again from them.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025 by swandu

  • Just like the picture so beautiful!
Style: 1-SNAIL
The media could not be loaded. Super happy! Came in like 2-3 days and let him sit in the bag in the tank for about 5-10 minutes dropped him in and he immediately was out of his shell and exploring!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025 by Don’t buy this. It tore the SECOND I put my car seat . Don’t buy this. It tore the SECOND I put my car seat .

  • Wonderful pets, and very hardy!
Style: 3-SNAILS
Got three of these little guys late March, they came in very nice and secure packaging. After about 20 minutes of acclimating, they became very active and have been amazing additions to my 10 gallon tank! They grew very quickly and continue to be active! I ordered these early on in the year, where it gets very hot after the first few months. I recommend paying attention to how your climate will effect the delivery of these little guys, the suppliers can only prevent so much. The snails are also very hardy, they have survived 48 hours of living in a tub filled with bottled water, and bounced right back after being placed into their tank. Overall, wonderful product! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022 by Clara

  • Sluggish
Style: 3-SNAILS
They didn’t seem to be very active. 2 died, in is still going and finally perked up after a couple weeks. The ones I replaced from the pet store were MUCH more active from the moment they were put in the tank.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020 by DCara22

  • Every snail is created equal.
Well it's is doing very well. Activity level is increasing every day as it figures out its new home. If you get a white one, don't expect it to be pure white like in the picture. Mine's shell is black at the beginning (when it was younger) and has turned more into a pale yellow. It's body/foot is also yellow not white like in the picture. But, its still a fun snail to watch. I wouldn't discriminate against him/her just because of the color of its shell :) So, I want to keep it. I just don't want anyone else to feel let down by the interesting little guy/gal. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016 by Derek D.

  • Snow White
Style: 1-SNAIL
The media could not be loaded. Very cute juvenile snail. As close to Snow White as you can get. I like that this seller only sends you the one you ordered. Others send extra in case one dies but I didn’t want extra to overstock my tank. Very good little snail. I’m happy :)
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025 by LadyKimberlyle

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