There are many “good” freshwater snails you can add to your aquarium. Actually, if you have fish aquarium, you are probably already familiar with some types of snails. Having snails in your fish aquarium can have many benefits. However, it is important to make sure that a type of snail can coexist with your current aquarium occupants, fish, plants, algae, other snails, etc.
Common Types of Freshwater Pet Snails
There are a lot of snail species. A LOT. There are many that are good to keep as snail pets in your freshwater aquarium.
Here are some of the most common ones:
Pond snails are usually found in ponds, streams, rivers, and other bodies of water. They are known for their hard, spiral shells. Because they are easy to care for, they became quite popular as pets. Keeping them in your aquarium can help you maintain a healthy aquatic environment because they will eat you excess algae, detritus, and other waste materials. There are many different species of pond snails, each with its own unique characteristics and requirements for care.
The Japanese Trapdoor Snail is originally lives Japan, Korea, and China. They are known to have a unique, hinged shells that can close tightly to protect the snail’s body from predators. They are easy to care for, do not require much maintenance and can usually live for very long. Despite their ominous name, they are quite peaceful and slow moving.
The Malaysian trumpet snail has a cone shaped shell. They can easily coexist with many other snails and fish in your aquarium. They will not eat live plants but will eat dead plants, fish poop, fish food leftovers etc.
One of the first things you will notice about the Pagoda snails is their unique looking shell. Their shell shape looks like, pagoda, hence their name. They are not aggressive and can get along with other aquarium creatures. Another feature that makes them popular is their ability to tolerate a wide range of water conditions.
Ramshorn Snails are beautiful snails that became very popular among fresh water aquarium keepers. They have many gorgeous colors that will brighten up any aquarium. Their unique, ramshorn shape shell is attention grabber. Add to that their easy care and their ability to live in many different water conditions and you will easily understand why they became so popular.
You might think that naming it a Rabbit snail or an elephant snail is the strange part. But one look on this amazing creature will make you understand the reason for those names. They are very desired snail pets because of their unique shape and bright color. At the same time they are not easy to care and even harder to come by.
Bladder snails, are a common freshwater snail species found throughout the world. These small, aquatic snails are part of the family Physidae, and are characterized by their elongated, cone-shaped shells and the ability to trap air bubbles within their shells, which allows them to float at the water’s surface. Despite their small size, bladder snails play an important role in freshwater ecosystems as they feed on algae and decaying organic matter, helping to maintain the overall health of their habitat. While they may be considered a pest by some due to their ability to reproduce quickly, bladder snails are fascinating creatures with a unique set of adaptations that allow them to thrive in their aquatic environments.
