Water Garden Gems Garden Center
Trapdoor Snails
$3.00
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$3.00
Trapdoor Snails (Viviparis Malleatus) are freshwater snails that are tranquil, non-aggressive algae eaters. They are the preferred species of snail for recreational and professional pond keepers looking to promote a balanced ecosystem. It can over-winter well and survive in a wide range of climates. Trapdoor snails tend to the bottom and sides of ponds and aquariums consuming algae and decaying matter such as leaves, excess fish food and even fish waste. They are slow moving and very cautious animals and can stay secure in their shells for hours or even days before coming out. Do not be alarmed if they are motionless for a period of time. Our snails range in size depending on age and time of year, but will generally be 1-2 inches in size. It is not uncommon for a trapdoor snail to have some algae growth on its shell.
