Japanese Trapdoor Snail: The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a hardy freshwater snail known for its unique operculum, or “trapdoor,” which it uses to seal its shell for protection. Peaceful and slow-moving, it thrives in planted and community aquariums, helping to clean detritus and algae while adding interesting natural behavior to the tank. These give live birth, similar to the blueberry snail! Care Guide: Size: Up to 1.5 inchesTemperature: 68–78 °FpH: 7.0–8.0 Temperament: Peaceful and non-aggressive; compatible with all community fish and invertebrates. Diet: Omnivorous - grazes on algae, biofilm, and detritus. Can be supplemented with blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach and algae wafers as needed. - Care guides/ tips can be found on Fish4Ever's YouTube channel - Please note: photos are a typical representation of the snail you will receive, but not the exact snail. Variables such as size, markings, and colorations should be expected. _____________________________________________________________ Snail name: Viviparus malleattus “Japanese trapdoor snail” Quantity: 1 Japanese Trapdoor Snail *All snail sales have an alive-on-arrival guarantee to ensure they arrive alive or your money back. Snails are only shipped on Mondays in the continental us to ensure timely delivery. See our Shipping Policy & Refund Policy for more details.
