{"product_id":"snail-mystery-ivory","title":"Snail Mystery Ivory","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eSnail Mystery Ivory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eIvory Mystery Snails (\u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"46\"\u003ePomacea bridgesii\u003c\/em\u003e) are calm, freshwater aquarium snails valued for both their appearance and their cleaning abilities. They have dark purple-to-black bodies with attractive striped shells that can range from brown to green or purple hues. Reaching sizes of around \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are active scavengers that help keep aquariums clean by consuming algae and leftover food. Their gentle nature makes them well suited to community aquariums, and they generally live for \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eabout a year\u003c\/strong\u003e under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eCare and Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognisable by their dark foot and head, paired with banded shells that vary in colour from brown to green or purple shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly herbivorous. They graze on algae and biofilm and will also eat uneaten fish food and soft vegetables such as blanched zucchini or carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eTank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefer water temperatures of \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e20–26 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"970\"\u003epH between 7.0 and 8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e. A source of calcium is important to support healthy shell development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystery snails frequently travel to the water’s surface to breathe and may occasionally drop back down into the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females lay \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eclusters of pink eggs above the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually attached to the glass or aquarium lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1498\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThese snails are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003ehighly sensitive to copper-based medications\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be lethal. It is also recommended to keep a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003elid on the aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they may climb out if given the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873198792938,"sku":"19368","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Snail-Mystery-Ivory.jpg?v=1772714959","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/snail-mystery-ivory","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}