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Discover the Colorful World of Mystery Snails!
Short Description:
Dive into the delightful world of Mystery Snails! These peaceful, personable algae eaters bring vibrant colors, entertaining behavior, and practical tank cleaning to your aquarium. With their stunning shell patterns and playful personalities, Mystery Snails are the perfect addition to any peaceful community tank.
Why Choose Mystery Snails?
🎨 Vibrant Color Varieties: From sunny Gold to deep Magenta and electric Blue
🧹 Efficient Algae Eaters: Natural cleaners for glass, decor, and plant leaves
😊 Entertaining Personalities: Watch them parachute from the surface and explore every corner
☮️ Perfectly Peaceful: Safe with fish, shrimp, plants, and other snails
💪 Hardy & Adaptable: Great for beginners and experts alike
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Our most sought-after colors that brighten any aquarium!
Blue Mystery Snails: Icy blue shells with deep blue bodies
Gold Mystery Snails: Bright yellow shells with golden bodies
Ivory Mystery Snails: Creamy white shells with white bodies
Purple Mystery Snails: Lavender to deep purple shells
Magenta Mystery Snails: Pinkish-purple shells with red bodies
Jade Mystery Snails: Greenish-blue shells with dark bodies
Chestnut Mystery Snails: Brown shells with speckled patterns
Black Mystery Snails: Dark shells with black bodies
Mystery Snail Essentials
Complete your setup with our snail-approved accessories:
Calcium Supplements & Cuttlebone
Algae Wafers & Veggie Treats
Snail-Safe Water Conditioners
Breeding Supplies & Egg Incubators
Tank Lid Security Kits
Mystery Snail Care Quick Guide
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | 5+ gallons per snail |
| Temperature | 68°F - 82°F (20°C - 28°C) |
| pH Range | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Water Hardness | Moderate to hard (8-18 dGH) |
| Adult Size | 2+ inches (5+ cm) |
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Diet | Algae, wafers, blanched vegetables |
Why They're Special
Mystery Snails aren't just cleaners - they're entertainment!
Their famous "parachuting" behavior from the water surface
Expressive eye stalks and curious exploration
Safe with live plants (they only eat decaying matter)
Large size and striking appearance
Fun breeding behaviors and egg clutches
Perfect For:
Community Aquariums
Planted Tanks
Beginner Hobbyists
Shrimp Tanks
Nano Setups
Educational Tanks
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Our Promise:
🚚 Live Arrival Guarantee
🐌 Healthy, Active Snails
💧 Properly Acclimated
📞 Expert Support Team
📦 Secure Packaging
Shipping Note: We ship snails with special hydration care. Acclimation guide included with every order.
Join Thousands of Happy Snail Keepers!
"My Blue Mystery Snails are the stars of my community tank! Their color is incredible and they're always busy cleaning." - Maria T.
"The Gold ones bred successfully and now I have a beautiful colony. Their egg clutches were fascinating to watch develop!" - James L.
Ready to Add Some Colorful Personalities?
Browse our vibrant selection to find your perfect Mystery Snails. Whether you're starting your first snail tank or adding to an existing collection, we have the quality and variety you need.
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Unleash a beautiful addition to your aquarium with the Ivory Mystery Snail! Its stunning ivory color will bring a touch of elegance to any tank. Plus, this snail is known for its ability to clean and aerate your tank, promoting a healthy environment for your aquatic pets. Care Level: BeginnerTemperament: CalmColoUr Form: Brown, Black, Blue, Purple, Gold and WhiteLifespan: One YearSize: 2 InchesDiet: HerbivoreFamily: AmpullariidaeMinimum Tank Size: 5 GallonTank Set-Up: Moderate Vegetation, AdaptableCompatibility: Community Tanks
$15.00
Purple Mystery Snails are a new variant of the Golden and the Brown/ Tortoise Mystery Snails. They are very new still in Australia and will be regarded as a very high demand species. If you are keen to have something new and rare in your tanks then consider this species. Nano Tanks Australia Aquarium Shop is proud to present this species to the Australian market. We are pleased that in 2020 we are able to bring this to our customers. Stocks are extremely limited so please hurry PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SNAILS ARE BEST KEPT IN pH 6.5 to 7.8 and temperatures between 22 to 26C. Shells conditions Sometimes you may get a snail that has pits on the shells. Purple mystery snails of all the mystery snail strains suffer extensively due to this and its usually a genetically induced affect. We recommend that you add a lot of calcium in your tanks like coral rubble to counteract this. No shipping to WA
$15.00
Add a Pop of Brilliant Color with Our Magenta Mystery Snail! Short Description:Meet your tank's new most vibrant resident! Our Magenta Mystery Snails are famed for their stunning, bright pink shells and active, personalities. More than just a pretty face, these peaceful algae-eaters are hardworking cleanup crew members that add a dazzling splash of color and fun to any freshwater aquarium. Key Features & Highlights (Bullet Points) 🎨 EYE-CATCHING MAGENTA COLOR: Unlike any other snail! Their solid, vibrant pink shells create a breathtaking focal point and brilliant contrast against green plants and dark substrates. 🧹 NATURAL ALGAE CLEANER: A diligent forager that helps keep your tank clean by consuming soft algae, leftover food, and detritus from glass, substrate, and decorations. 😊 PEACEFUL & PERSONABLE: A perfect, non-aggressive community tank inhabitant. Watch them glide curiously around the tank, often extending their long, fun-to-watch antennae. 💪 HARDY & BEGINNER-FRIENDLY: Adaptable to a wide range of water conditions, making them an excellent and low-maintenance choice for aquarists of all experience levels. 🌿 SAFE FOR LIVE PLANTS: Unlike some snail species, Mystery Snails are not known to eat healthy live aquarium plants. They only graze on the algae growing on them. Detailed Description Transform your aquarium into a vibrant underwater world with the living jewel that is the Magenta Mystery Snail. Bred for their incredible color intensity, these snails are true showstoppers. Their opaque, pink shells gleam under aquarium lights, making them a unique and beautiful addition to any community tank. But their value goes far beyond their good looks. Mystery Snails are constantly on the move, tirelessly scouring every surface in your tank for edible scraps. They are one of the most effective and entertaining members of any cleanup crew, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem and reduce your maintenance time. Their large size and active, curious behavior make them more like pets than just utility animals. You'll be captivated as they parachute from the waterline, bury themselves in the substrate, and interact with their environment. Add a burst of color and a dose of practicality with these amazing invertebrates. Ideal For: Community tanks with peaceful fish Nano tanks and large aquariums alike Aquarists looking for a colorful, efficient cleanup crew Beginner hobbyists seeking hardy and rewarding invertebrates Shrimp tanks (perfect peaceful tankmates) Specifications & Care Guide (At a Glance) Parameter Requirement Tank Size Minimum 5 gallons per snail Water Temp 68°F - 82°F (20°C - 28°C) pH Level 7.0 - 8.0 (Slightly Hard is best for shell health) Temperament Extremely Peaceful Diet Algae, leftover food, blanched vegetables (zucchini, cucumber), algae wafers, and calcium-rich supplements for shell health. Adult Size Up to 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter Lifespan Typically 1 year, but can live longer with excellent care. Important Notes & Considerations ⚠️ CALCIUM IS CRUCIAL: To maintain their beautiful, strong shells, ensure your water has adequate calcium and a stable pH. We recommend adding a cuttlebone or wonder shell to the tank. 🦀 TANKMATES: Keep with peaceful community fish. Avoid loaches, pufferfish, crayfish, and large cichlids, as they will harm or eat the snail. 🔰 ACCLIMATION: Drip acclimation is highly recommended to ensure the snail adjusts slowly to your water parameters. 🐌 EGGS: Mystery Snails lay their eggs above the waterline in large, pinkish clutches. These are easy to remove if you do not wish to raise young. Live Arrival Guarantee We pride ourselves on careful packaging and shipping. Our live arrival guarantee ensures your Magenta Mystery Snail is delivered healthy and active. Please be prepared to acclimate them immediately upon arrival. Add this magnificent and useful creature to your aquatic family. Order your Magenta Mystery Snail today! Please note that this looks chestnut 🌰 colour. But it glows magenta in aquarium lights.
$18.00
Care Level: BeginnerTemperament: CalmColoUr Form: Brown, Black, Blue, Purple, Gold and WhiteLifespan: One YearSize: 2 InchesDiet: HerbivoreFamily: AmpullariidaeMinimum Tank Size: 5 GallonTank Set-Up: Moderate Vegetation, AdaptableCompatibility: Community Tanks
$7.00