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Japanese Trapdoor Snail (Pond) (Viviparus malleattus)
Japanese Trapdoor Snail (Pond)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Japanese Trapdoor Snail (Pond) (Viviparus malleattus)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Product Notes:
· We cannot ship this product to Idaho or Wisconsin.

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Tan
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 68-85° F, KH 5-12, pH 6.5-8.0
Max. Size 2"
Family Vivipariidae
Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Tan
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 68-85° F, KH 5-12, pH 6.5-8.0
Max. Size 2"
Family Vivipariidae
Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a great asset for controlling pond algae. It is one of the few varieties that can survive Northern winters. The Japanese Trapdoor Snail will keep your pond plants groomed with minimal damage to the plants. They also clean up the sides of ponds and water gardens, feeding on uneaten fish food and decaying debris on the pond floor. The Japanese Trapdoor Snail makes a great overall pond cleaner.

The Japanese Trapdoor Snail originates from ponds and slow-moving streams with some vegetation and a muddy substrate. It is also known as the Chinese Mystery Snail and is a live bearing species. The shells of Japanese Trapdoor Snails can vary significantly in color and pattern, but are usually brown/gray coloration.

Viviparus malleatus is an omnivore that will consume algae (managing it and providing crystal clear water and healthy fish), plant matter, vegetables, fish food, frozen foods, and live foods. The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a very peaceful animal and should not be housed with any animals that would like to make a meal of them.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1 1/2"

Customer Testimonials

Billy Merritt Island , FL
I purchsed 5 of these for my 160gal. Outdoor pond. And within 2 days I could see trails along the larger rocks where they had been all cleared of algea from them..
Heather Z Orangeburg , SC
I got 3 of these for my community tank. They are great scavengers but leave my live plants alone. My 3 year old loves watching them as they are pretty active for snails.
Thomas J Greensboro , NC
I have 2 of these in my 10 gallon tank. the water just wouldnt clear up even with water changes and cleaning the gravel. i added these guys and the water was crystal clear and all the fish were happier!
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