If you think you only need shrimp, fishes, plants, and substrates in your freshwater aquarium, you are wrong. There are a lot of people who are not aware that a freshwater snail can be a great addition to an aquarium—getting interested? So, why do you need them?
Well, here is why freshwater snails are advantageous.
General Pros
- They also serve as cleaners (scavengers), which you can depend on highly. So, with a freshwater snail, you can have help in removing dead animals, algae, and decomposing plants from your aquarium. In short, you have a natural way of keeping the water in your tank clean and free from harmful in your aquarium. But always keep in mind that it needs your cooperation to be successful. Otherwise, the snails can deter the balance in your freshwater aquarium.
- In general, the freshwater snails are friendly neighbors. They are very peaceful creatures and will not bother anybody in your aquarium. If you are a fish keeper, you will not have a hard time keeping the snails away from the fish eggs because the eggs seem to be less delicious for snails.
- Some snail species are extraordinarily beautiful and can contribute to an impressive display aquarium. Other species listed below stand out with their unique and exotic shapes and faces.
- Freshwater snails will benefit shrimp tanks. Even more, they will help you to increase shrimplets survival rate (read my article about it)!
- Their waste acts as a great plant fertilizer.
- They are generally fairly easy to care for. Most types of aquarium snails are hardy and will thrive in a wide range of conditions. Some of them can even survive in colder pond climates.
General Cons
However, there are also drawbacks to snail keeping.
- The first question that will probably pop in your mind is, “Will they eat all my plants out?”. Unfortunately, some snail species eat plants with great pleasure. Therefore, it will not be a good idea to keep them in planted tanks. Of course, you can distract them with blanched vegetables but …not for long.
- Some aquarium snails can breed prolifically. Lots of snails in the tank will produce too much bio-load (waste). As a result, it can disrupt the nitrogen cycle in your tank (ammonia spikes). So, you could have a problem on your hands. In addition, overcrowding can lead to illness and even death for your pets.
- Sometimes small aquarium snails can get into your filter intake. It can harm them and damage the filter as well. Therefore, ideally, you need some kind of protection (covering the openings). However, if you are using sponge filters there is nothing to worry about.
Below is a list of the most popular freshwater aquarium snails. This article will help navigate you through the pros and cons for each snail species. In addition, I will provide links to articles with deeper information into individual care.
Note: In this list, I did not include species that are very hard or nearly impossible to find nowadays (for example, White Wizard Snail, Hairy snails, Theodoxus snails, Chopstick Snail, Black Military Helmet snail, Marbled Limpet Nerite snail, Freshwater Limpets, Ear Snails, Batman Snails, or Asolene spixi but you can always read my guides about them).
List of Freshwater Aquarium Snails.
1. Nerite Snails (Zebra Nerite, Tiger Nerite, Olive Nerite, Black (Red, Gold) Racer Nerite, Horned Nerite, Red Spotted Nerite, etc.)
2. Assassin Snails
3. Mystery Snails (Gold Inca Mystery Snail, Ivory White Mystery Snail)
4. Rabbit Snails
5. Giant Colombian Ramshorn snails
6. Japanese Trapdoor Snails
7. Black Devil Snails
8. Ramshorn Snails
9. Malaysian Trumpet Snails
10. Pagoda snail
11. Bladder Snails
12. Pond Snails
Types of Freshwater Aquarium Snails.
1. Nerite Snails
The Nerite snails quickly became popular in the aquarium trade as both the saltwater and the freshwater species are pretty hardy and because they are perfect algae eaters. They are also available in different species with different shell shapes, colors, textures, and patterns. Most species eat only algae and to a lesser degree, other vegetable matter.
So, if you have an aquarium with a stable population of algae, you will not need to feed your Nerite snails. They will find the food they need. Nerite snails are, however, ferocious algae eaters, and they might eat your aquarium clean of algae, at which point they need to be fed vegetable matter.
Ideal food includes sinking algae wafers and vegetable flake food that falls to the bottom. All Nerite snails will leave living shrimp, fish, and fry alone. If you see one eating on a dead fish, you can be sure that the fish died before the snail started eating on it.
I strongly recommend these snails as they will become a valued part of the cleaning crew. Nerite snails will be very helpful in keeping your freshwater aquarium free from algae. They are very friendly and will not bother any other aquarium inhabitants.
Nerite snails don’t grow very big; usually, about 1 inch/2.5 cm, and most species are best kept at around 72-77°F (22- 26°C).
Based on the unique shell markings, there are some varieties you might see in pet stores:
- Zebra Nerite.
- Tiger Nerite.
- Olive Nerite
- Black (Red, Gold) Racer Nerite.
- Horned Nerite.
- Red Spotted Nerite.
- Etc.
Nerite snails (Neritina sp.) | |
Pros | Cons |
Very beautiful | Can get out of tanks |
Absolutely the best algae eaters | They do not aerate the substrate |
Do not reproduce in freshwater | Do not reproduce in freshwater but can keep laying eggs. |
Great cleaners | |
Peaceful | |
Do not eat plants |
2. Assassin Snails
Assassin snails (Clea Helena) are distinctive in appearance and thus easy to recognize. They sport an attractive black- and light brown-striped shell, a light-colored body with small, darker flecks, and a very thin, prominent proboscis, something like the proboscis of a trumpet snail but much thinner and lighter in color.
The Assassin snail is a freshwater snail that is highly sought after in the aquarium trade for their ability to prey on pest snails. They are found throughout much of Southeast Asia and are native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Assassin snails do particularly well in captivity, and most will grow up to 2.5 – 3 cm (~1 inch) in length. The average life span is around 2 – 3 years, though they can easily exceed this age in a well-maintained aquarium.
An assassin snail’s natural diet is mainly composed of other species of snails and worms, though they are also opportunistic feeders. They will eat almost anything that they can scavenge, and this includes decomposing fish and other small invertebrates.
Assassin Snails (Clea Helena) | |
Pros | Cons |
Nice looking snails | Do not eat algae |
Eat snails | Eat good and useful snails |
Will not overpopulate the tank | Low reproduction rate (if you plan to breed them) |
Do not eat plants | |
They aerate the substrate (prevent gas pockets, provide oxygen to plant roots) |
Read more about this species in my articles:
- Assassin Snail – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding.
- Guide: Assassin Snails in Shrimp Tanks. Do Assassin Snails Eat Shrimp?
3. Mystery Snails
Mystery snails are unique and distinct because they grow to be some of the biggest freshwater aquarium snails (up to 6.5 or 2.5 inches). They also have a variety of colors (gold, blue, purple, orange, greenish, black, white, ivory, brown, etc.) and shell patterns.
Mystery snails are great scavengers who often eat whatever is left behind from pet fish or shrimp (pill, pellet, or flake form). They will also particularly enjoy feeding on decaying or already dead plant matter. If the snails have no access to any other sustenance, Mystery snails can even starve but usually will not touch any of the aquatic plants as a food source. Therefore, it makes them a good choice for an aquarium.
These snails eat and poop a lot. Well, maybe it does not sound nice, it is extremely beneficial for the fish fry and baby shrimp. It is a phenomenally excellent food for them.
Mystery snails are also readily available on the market. They are easy to take care of and reduce the amount of time you have to spend cleaning the tank which also makes them a considerable snail when it comes to freshwater aquarium snails.
Based on the unique shell markings, there are some varieties you might see in pet stores:
- Gold Inca Mystery Snail.
- Ivory White Mystery Snail
Mystery Snails (Pomacea Brigesii / Pomacea Diffusa) | |
Pros | Cons |
Hardy snails | Can get out of tanks |
Nice looking big snails | Lays large eggs masses above the surface of the water |
Very active snail | |
Can borrow and aerate the substrate (prevent gas pockets, provide oxygen to plant roots) | |
Algae eaters | |
Will not overpopulate the tank very fast | |
Peaceful | |
Do not eat plants unless very hungry | |
Great cleaners |
4. Rabbit Snails
Rabbit snails (often called as Elephant snails) are true giants. They can grow up to 12 cm (~4.5 inches). Therefore, will require a little bit bigger tank compared to other snails. Make sure you give them enough space.
This is a very beautiful snail. Their unicorn-horn like shells can have a wide spectrum of colors: red, green, yellow, golden, blue, and some others.
Rabbit snails are completely peaceful and therefore safe to keep with any fish or shrimp.
These snails come from a tropical climate (Lake Matano and Lake Towuti in South Sulawesi, Indonesia) and require aquariums with high pH and temperatures. But otherwise, they are pretty adaptable for just about any freshwater aquarium.
Rabbit snails are good scavengers, and they love greens. They are not picky eaters. Basically, they will accept any type of vegetables or algae-based foods.
Definitely, these snails should be considered a nice addition to your aquarium.
Rabbit Snails (Tylomelania sp) | |
Pros | Cons |
Nice-looking big snails | Low reproduction rate (if you plan to breed) |
Very active snail | Can have leeches |
They will aerate the substrate (prevent gas pockets, provide oxygen to plant roots) | |
Soft algae eaters | |
Will not overpopulate the tank | |
Peaceful | |
Do not eat plants unless very hungry | |
Great cleaners |
Read more about this species in my article “Rabbit Snail – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet and Breeding”.
5. Giant Colombian Ramshorn snails
Giant Colombian Ramshorn snails (sometimes referred to as Apple snails, Paradise snail, Golden horn marissa, etc.). Their shells are one of the more exotic color variations with either yellow/brown stripes or solid yellow colors with no stripes on the shells. In some cases, their shells can be divided into two parts with one side dark and one light.
These are very hardy snails. Considering the fact that they are semi-tropical species, they will be absolutely fine in room temperature.
They can resemble their smaller cousins (Ramshorn snails) in color but differ in shape, size, and some other features. Giant Colombian Ramshorn snails can grow to be up to the size of a golf ball in the right conditions!
These snails have a large appetite and will gladly clean up any leftover food in an aquarium. Unfortunately, Giant Colombian Ramshorn snails are extremely voracious plant eaters. They will destroy any planted tanks in no time!
Giant Colombian Ramshorn snails (Marisa Cornuarietis Snail) | |
Pros | Cons |
Hardy snails | They do not aerate the substrate |
Beautiful big snails | Can get out of tanks |
Very active snail | Fast reproduction rate |
Algae eaters | Potentially aggressive (can consume eggs, newly hatched and small snails) |
Great cleaners | Eat plants (extremely voracious eaters) |
6. Japanese Trapdoor Snails
Japanese Trapdoor Snails are named for their operculum, which is a sturdy plate that protects the snail by forming a seal at the edge of the snail’s shell when its soft body is retracted inside. They are also known by the name Chinese Mystery Snails.
These snails’ shells are spiral-shaped, but otherwise, they vary significantly in appearance – no two snails look exactly alike! Each snail has slightly different coloration and patterns, but they usually feature more natural-looking colors such as brown and green. Trapdoor Snails are quite giant as adults and can grow up to 3 inches (~7 cm) in length, making them one of the giant freshwater snails in the aquarium hobby. They are also amazingly beautiful snails with a long life span.
They also serve some beneficial purposes. Japanese Trapdoor Snails clean algae off of glass, plants, and decorations, and they keep your substrate clean and the correct color. They are particularly adept at keeping your tank or pond and any live plants free of algae, with minimal damage to the plants.
They are safe with any fish, shrimp, or plants, and are entirely peaceful. In addition to eating algae, they consume uneaten fish food and waste on the floor of tanks and ponds.
Japanese Trapdoor Snails (Viviparus sp.) | |
Pros | Cons |
Hardy snails | They do not aerate the substrate |
Beautiful big snails | Low reproduction rate (if you plan to breed them) |
Will not overpopulate the tank | |
Do not lay eggs (livebearers) | |
Peaceful | |
Do not eat plants unless very hungry | |
Great cleaners | |
Very active snail | |
Algae eaters |
7. Black Devil Snails
Tired of searching for an aquarium snail that doesn’t produce babies by the hundreds? The solution is here. Faunus ater, also known as the Black devil snail, is a large aquarium snail that doesn’t reproduce in freshwater. Also, it looks fantastic! The ideal choice if you’re looking for an exciting aquarium snail that won’t overrun your tank with offspring and is easy to care for.
Like many other aquarium snails, black devil snails are omnivores that will eat pretty much anything they come across.
Any leftover fish foods will happily be consumed, and the same thing goes for the dead (or even live) plant bits. Algae is also a favorite, so your black devil snails will appreciate it if you leave some in the tank.
Because most of our aquariums are a little too ‘clean’ to sustain a few of these snails you’ll need to supplement their diet. Use an invertebrate food that contains plenty of calcium to ensure proper growth.
Devil Spike Snails (Faunus ater) | |
Pros | Cons |
Hardy snails | Might eat plants when hungry |
Beautiful big snails | Do not reproduce in freshwater (if you plan to breed them) |
Very active snails | |
Algae eaters | |
Great cleaners | |
Peaceful | |
Can borrow and aerate the substrate (prevent gas pockets, provide oxygen to plant roots) | |
Do not reproduce in freshwater |
8. Ramshorn Snails
Ramshorn Snails are lovely and are great for adding some color and decoration to your aquarium, but they also serve some beneficial purposes. They clean algae off of glass, plants, and decorations, and they keep your substrate clean and the correct color. While they are effective algae-eaters, they do not harm live plants.
These snails also reproduce very quickly, making them a great live food starter colony for puffers and other animals that eat snails.
The snails usually ship as juveniles that are pea-sized but may sometimes be smaller. Even the smallest snail will be adult breeding size within two months. These snails can grow up to 1 inch (~2.5 cm) in diameter.
Ramshorn Snails (Planorbella duryi, Planorbarius corneus) | |
Pros | Cons |
Super hardy | Can overpopulate the tank very fast |
Nice looking snails | They do not aerate the substrate |
Great cleaners | Small snails can get into the filter |
Algae eaters | |
Do not eat plants | |
Excellent feeders for Assassin snails, crayfish, Pufferfish, etc. | |
Peaceful |
9. Malaysian Trumpet Snails
Some A lots of people do not like Malaysian Trumpet Snails. They consider them as Pest snails and want to remove them by any means. Sure, Malaysian trumpet snails often come uninvited, and it is virtually impossible to get rid of them later because they reproduce like crazy.
However, personally, I do not think that they are as bad as anyone claims. Actually, you can read it in my article in detail (see below). Malaysian trumpet snails will clean your tank spectacularly! They will also take care of all of the algae. They will also bury into the substrate (aerate it) and will not annoy you with their presence.
There is no need to describe the proper care for these snails. Malaysian trumpet snails are so hardy that can live in any freshwater tank.
Regarding their insane reproduction, in most cases, this is our own fault! The sad truth is that we often overfeed our tanks. Yeap, do not even deny it. However, the number of snails will be dependent upon the food that they can find. Unfortunately, we often forget this simple rule or just do not want to admit it.
Malaysian Trumpet Snails (Melanoides Tuberculata) | |
Pros | Cons |
Super hardy | Unremarkable appearance |
They aerate the substrate (prevent gas pockets, provide oxygen to plant roots) | Small snails can get into the filter |
Algae eaters | Can overpopulate the tank very fast |
Great cleaners | |
Peaceful | |
Do not eat plants |
Malaysian Trumpet Snail – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding.
10. Brotia Pagodula snails
Brotia Pagodula snails are super rare snails in the aquarium hobby. They are uncommon and very exotic beautiful creatures.
The shape of their shells resembles a spiralling tower with protruding spikes from all sides. However, unlike Horned nerite snails, Brotia Pagodula snails have a large bulky appearance with a broad and furrowed snout.
They will grow up to 1 – 2 inches (~3 – 5 cm).
Diet-wise, you need to provide plenty of leaf litter and supplement this with fish or invertebrate pellets. If you are lucky, well-fed, and healthy Brotia Pagodula snails might produce offspring. However, there is no need to worry about overpopulation, though. This species is ovoviviparous (they give birth to live young ones), and usually do not have more than 1 – 3 baby snails at a time.
Pagoda snail (Brotia Pagodula) | |
Pros | Cons |
Beautifies the aquarium | Might eat plants when hungry |
Will not overpopulate the tank | Require fast water flow and a high oxygenated tank |
Algae eaters | Very slow reproduction (if you plan to breed them) |
Great cleaners | |
Peaceful |
Read more about this species in my article “Brotia Pagodula Snail – Pros and Cons for Shrimp Tank”.
11. Bladder Snails
Bladder snails are one of the most commonly found snails in the aquarium hobby. Most aquarists also consider them as Pest snails you need to avoid.
These small snails barely reach 1.5 cm (~ ½ inches) long. Their muddy brown color shells spiral to the left. This is a very rare oddity in the snail world, making bladder snails easily distinguished among snail species.
Bladder snails are simultaneously hermaphroditic snails. It means that they have both male and female reproductive organs, and can reproduce both through internal self-fertilization and through cross-fertilization (mating). As a result, you will need just one snail to start snail infestation. They breed extremely fast (explosively), producing lots of bio-load (waste) that breaks down into nitrates and cause ammonia spikes.
Luckily, Bladder snails do not eat live plants, but will quickly take care of the decaying ones. They are excellent scavengers and will find food (including algae, leftovers, detritus, etc.) in your tank by themselves.
They are professional hitchhikers and extremely adaptable to any water parameters. Bladder snails occur on all continents except Antarctica. Now you understand how tough they are.
Bladder Snails (Physa acuta) | |
Pros | Cons |
Ultra hardy snails (if you want to keep them) | Ultra hardy snails (if you want to kill them) |
Very active snail | Unremarkable appearance and small size |
Algae eaters | Extremely fast reproduction rate |
Great cleaners | They do not aerate the substrate |
Do not eat plants | |
Excellent feeders for Assassin snails, crayfish, Pufferfish, etc. | |
Peaceful |
12. Pond Snails
This is another species that is not welcomed by many aquarists. Generally, people confuse Bladder snails and Pond snails; they just call them – Pest snails.
However, Pond snails are considerably larger than the common Bladder snail. Some of them can grow up to 7 cm (~3 inches). In addition, their shells spiral to the right. They grow very quickly and mature sexually at an age of 2.5–3.5 months. Like Bladder snail, Pond snails are also hermaphrodites that can self- and cross-fertilize (mixed mating system).
Fast reproduction and the big size of the snails also mean they put off a lot of waste. As a result, it can affect your water quality.
Pond snails are incredibly hardy. There is no need to care for them. For example, in my guide about this species, I referred to the experiment where Pond snails tolerated (short-lasting) pH changes a wider range – up to pH 3.5! Basically, everything will die in your tank, but they will survive.
Pond Snails (Lymnaea stagnalis) | |
Pros | Cons |
Very hardy snails (if you want to keep them) | Too hardy snails (if you want to kill them) |
Very active snails | Unremarkable appearance |
Algae eaters | Fast reproduction rate |
Great cleaners | Can eat plants |
Mostly peaceful | May occasionally be cannibalistic, eating smaller snails. |
Excellent feeders for Assassin snails, crayfish, Pufferfish, etc. | They do not aerate the substrate |
Can eat Hydra in the tank |
Related articles:
- Pond Snails – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
- Small Pond Snails – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding
Important – Calcium SupplementCalcium is an essential part of all aquatic snails. Without enough calcium, the snails are not able to build the layers of their shells as strong as they need to. It is vital for them. Therefore, I highly recommend reading my article “How to Supplement Shrimp and Snails with Calcium”. |
Important – Inappropriate Tank Mates
Freshwater snails are entirely peaceful and totally safe to keep with any fish or shrimp. They will not cause any problems for most freshwater aquatic environments.
Although snails are safe to keep with fish, there are some fish, that will happily eat snack on them. In addition, I would not recommend keeping them with crayfish and crabs. Surprisingly, but there are also aggressive dwarf shrimp species that can harm your snails.
Therefore, the list of inappropriate tank mates looks like this:
1. Fish
- Pufferfis
- Loaches
- Botias
- Oscars
- African Cichlids
2. Any type of Crayfish
3. Any type of Crab
4. Assassin snail
5. Dwarf Shrimp
- Macrobrachium species. This species is very aggressive and it is easy to confuse them with Ghost shrimp. Especially, when they young.
- Ghost shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus). In some cases, these relatively safe shrimp can also cause problems. They can harass snails that cannot seal themselves in their shells (read my guide about Ghost shrimp).
Of course, in some articles and on forums you can find different stories about how some people could keep snails with, for example, Loaches or Crayfish, etc. Nonetheless, if it works for them it does not mean that it will work for you! Just be careful if you decide to keep them together.
Controlling Snail Population.
Remember, the only way if you have too many is because you are overfeeding! If your tank is completely overrun by snails and the situation is out of control. Read my article – How to Remove Snails from a Shrimp Tank.
Hello Michele
we just purchased 2 medium sized Japanese snails, one question i have is how they get along with turtles or frogs? aside from aggressive breeds of turtles, I was wondering if they would get along with 2 small fire-belly frogs? I realize they are kept in a warmer water, which is pretty much standing water in the tank.
Hi Darla,
Japanese snails are pretty tolerant. Also, the fully-grown snails will get bigger than you fire-belly frogs. So, you should not have any problems with them.
You are right, do not keep them the turtles.
Best regards,
Michael
Dear Michael
I have bought a rabbit snail and I have caught it nibbling my java ferns, after some researching I learn’t it can have an appetite for ferns. However I was wondering if you know if it will try to eat other plants ?, probably ones with softer leaves. I’ve searched for more info but these snails are sort of new to the hobby. Or should I play it safe and stick with anubias or tough leaf plants ?. I live in the UK so aquarium plants aren’t exactly cheap. Sorry for the rambling and looking forward to your opinion.
Kind regards,
Lauren
Hi Lauren,
Rabbit snails have some taste for ferns, it is true. Other than that I have more had any problems with them. Just give them blanched veggies.
Best regards,
Michael
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your research and experience. I wanted to learn about taking care of shrimp and found your website. I also discovered your article on the panda garra, and now I have to get one. Can’t wait to add this cute guy! But, before a new shrimp tank adventure, and before new fish, I am concerned about my snails.
I have a low-tech planted 55 tropical community. Some bladder snails hitchhiked their way in. It’s been 3 few months, and I’ve decided to keep them. I just don’t know if they are happy, or even if they’re bladder snails. They are about the size of a pea, and completely brown, no other color variations. The most I could count recently was 5 snails, but there’s lots of places to hide. They could be pond snails, but they’re too small, or maybe they’re small because of age? Just because they’ve lived so far doesn’t mean they’re doing good.
I do weekly tap water changes, and want to start using wonder shells. Or maybe, to have snails it means I need to start using calcium tests? I’d like to provide the snails their own food, but don’t know how to make sure the tiny slow-moving snails can get anything to eat before the fish eat everything. My molly especially is good at hunting down every bit. She even eats hair algae, either that, or she just likes biting it.
Since I have snails to care for now, while I’m at it, I think I’d like to add some MTS. Do you have advice to help me make sure the snails are living their best life?
Hi Jenea,
Thank you for the kind words! 🙂
Well, personally, I would not worry about your hitchhiker snails. It is an extremely rare situation when they cannot establish themselves in the tank. I will repeat – extremely.
In the absolute majority of cases, they will outsurvive any fish or shrimp in the tank.
Believe me, they will find enough food in the tank, your Molly cannot eat everything, there are always leftovers, debris, algae, biofilm, etc. in the tank.
However, if you still want to give them their best life – add some calcium in the tank and give them blanched veggies.
Other than that, you can find more details in my articles.
Best regards,
Michael
Where can I I get Japanese trapdoor snails
Hi Michael Lafferty,
Unfortunately, I don’t sell Japanese trapdoor snails. You can try Facebook groups, craigslist, or some online stores.
Best regards,
Michael
Many thanks pertaining to giving this kind of good content material on your website. I discovered it on the internet. I may check back again if you post more aricles.
Michael
All of your post are very educational and a pleasure to read .please keep them comming.
My question is, I live near Ottawa Ont. Canada and I am having a hard time finding mystery snails. If you have any advice llease let me know.
Respectfully
Mike
Hi Mike,
Thank you!
Unfortunately, I don’t know anybody in Ottawa Ont. Canada, so I can’t recommend any seller.
Best regards,
Michael
Hi Michael,
This is my first time having mystery snails! I have three of them but only one is coming to the surface. I have them in a 55 gallon tank. Is that too big?? Should I give them an “air bath”.
Please help!
Thanks,
Kaitlyn
Hi Kaitlyn,
If the only inhabitants of your tank are these three snails, with no other fish or shrimp, then they don’t require a 55-gallon tank.
At the same time, Mystery snails do not have a maximum size limit, unlike small fish and shrimp, which can get lost in larger tanks due to their small size and hiding behavior. Mystery snails will feel comfortable and explore the entirety of the tank.
Best regards,
Michael
Hello,
When you say certain snails can burrow, Does that include the possibility of uprooting plants?
Hi Nathan,
In theory, burrowing snails can indeed uproot plants. However, in practice, if it does happen, it is very rare and not systemic.
Thus, I would not worry too much.
Best regards,
Michael