Snails

Freshwater Aquarium Snails – Nerite Snails, Rabbit Snails, and Specialty Species

Freshwater aquarium snails are an important part of many planted aquariums and shrimp tanks. Many species help consume algae, leftover food, and organic debris while adding unique behavior and interesting shell patterns to the aquarium.

This collection includes a variety of popular aquarium snails such as Nerite snails and Rabbit snails (Tylomelania), along with other specialty freshwater species commonly kept by aquascaping and shrimp hobbyists.

Popular Aquarium Snail Types

• Nerite Snails – excellent algae eaters that rarely reproduce in freshwater aquariums
• Rabbit Snails (Tylomelania) – distinctive snails from Sulawesi known for their long shells and interesting behavior
• Specialty Freshwater Snails – ornamental species with unique shell patterns and colors

Why Add Snails to an Aquarium?

• Natural algae control
• Additional activity in the aquarium ecosystem
• Compatibility with shrimp tanks and planted aquariums
• Unique shell shapes and interesting behavior

Many freshwater snails coexist well with dwarf shrimp such as Neocaridina and Caridina species. In planted aquariums they often graze on algae and biofilm found on rocks, wood, and plant surfaces.

Snails are commonly used as part of a natural cleanup crew in aquascaped aquariums.

Available for local pickup in Markham (Unionville) and Canada-wide shipping.