Some aquarists fear snails. I keep them on purpose. This section covers freshwater species. No fluff – just care guides, calcium needs, breeding control, and how to avoid a population explosion.
Celetaia persculpta, commonly known as Blue Turbo Snail, is a freshwater species with a quite unique shell structure. I am sure that given the opportunity, many aquarium enthusiasts would undoubtedly want one in their tank. Celetaia persculpta has incredibly specific requirements when it comes to
Sulcospira testudinaria, commonly known as the Black Panther Snails, is one of the rarest snail species in our hobby. If you by chance see or buy one you will be surprised to find out how little is known about them. When I saw them for
Radix rubiginosa, commonly known as the Ear snail, is another type of snail, which is gradually appearing in the aquarium hobby. These snails are excellent cleaners with a voracious appetite. This species is very resilient and can tolerate a wide range of water parameters. It
Lymnaea peregra, commonly known as the Small pond snail, is often considered a pest snail in aquariums. While some aquarists may intentionally keep them as part of their clean-up crew, they can become problematic under certain conditions. Lymnaea peregra is known for its ability to
Neritina auriculata, commonly known as Batman Nerite snail, will definitely capture the attention of many aquarium enthusiasts due to its unique appearance. However, it is important to note that this species is a rarity in the US and European pet markets. Batman snail snails are
The Marbled Limpet Nerite Snail (Septaria porcellana) is a relatively rare freshwater snail that many hobbyists would like to have because of its unique appearance. Marbled Limpet Nerite snails can be a good choice for many small freshwater aquarium setups. These interesting snails are very easy to
Unarguably one of the best algae-eating snail species in the hobby, Neritina pulligera, also known as Black Military Helmet Snail, is a peaceful and excellent addition to community tanks. Black Military Helmet snails are gorgeous, easy to care for, and low-maintenance pets. Thus, they can