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Melantho Snails
Melantho snails, belonging to the genus Lymnaea and commonly known as pond snails, are resilient freshwater creatures that thrive in various aquatic environments. These active scavengers play a vital role in maintaining the health of water gardens and aquariums by consuming leftover fish food, algae, and decaying plant matter. Their hardiness allows them to endure harsh winter conditions, making them an excellent addition to any aquatic ecosystem. By incorporating Melantho snails into your pond or aquarium, you can enhance the overall balance and cleanliness of the habitat.
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Size: About 1" - 1.75" long.
NOTE: Animals cannot be shipped outside continental USA.
Description
Natural Cleaners for Your Pond or Aquarium
Water garden snails like Melantho are highly effective at keeping aquatic environments clean. They feed on organic debris and algae, which helps control excess nutrients. Consequently, water quality improves, and manual cleaning becomes less frequent. This makes them a low-maintenance solution for both novice and experienced pond owners.
Hardy and Adaptable
Melantho snails are extremely hardy and adaptable. They tolerate a wide range of temperatures and water conditions, including harsh winters. Therefore, they are an excellent choice for outdoor water gardens. Their resilience ensures consistent performance throughout the year.
Benefits of Water Garden Snails
Consume leftover fish food, algae, and decaying plant matter
Reduce waste buildup, improving water clarity
Support a balanced aquatic ecosystem
Provide a natural, sustainable way to maintain pond health
Integrating Water Garden Snails
Adding water garden snails is simple. First, introduce them gradually to prevent overpopulation. Next, provide hiding places such as rocks or plants. This keeps them safe from predators. Over time, they become a key part of your aquatic ecosystem. They help maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for fish, plants, and other pond inhabitants.
By incorporating Melantho snails, you gain a natural cleanup crew, improved water quality, and a balanced habitat. Additionally, whether used in small water gardens or larger ponds, water garden snails are a practical and eco-friendly solution.
| Benefits | They eat some algae. |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1" – 1.75" long. |
| Preferred Growing Conditions | Ponds or aquariums. |
| Botanical Name | Melanoides turricula |
The table below shows the estimated shipping and pick-up weeks for destinations to USA states. These dates can change depending on weather and how strong the plants are at that time.
For example, a wet spring will have many clouds leading to less sunshine. Thus, the plants may need a bit longer to grow strong enough for transplanting and transit. With the planet heating up, a warm spring may help the plants grow strong enough to ship before the dates in this table.
| Week | States |
|---|---|
| End of April: | FL, LA, TX |
| First Week of May: | AL, AZ, GA, MS, NM, OK |
| Second Week of May: | AR, CA, NV, NC, SC, TN |
| Third Week of May: | CO, KS, KY, MO, UT, VA, WV |
| Fourth Week of May: | AK, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY |
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