{"title":"🐌 LIVE Snails","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover healthy, locally bred and raised mystery snails for your aquarium. We personally breed and raise our snails, giving each generation hands-on care from hatchling onward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mystery snails are available in three sizes, with approximate ages and sizes to help you choose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10 weeks old, about the size of a blueberry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 16 weeks old, about the size of a nickel to a quarter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older than 20 weeks, about the size of a ping-pong ball to a golf ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors vary, making every snail a unique addition. Snails are not sexed, so males or females cannot be guaranteed. Browse the listings for available size options.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mystery-snails-raised-bred-locally-in-iowa","title":"Live Mystery Snails for Sale – Locally Bred \u0026 Raised - Freshwater Aquarium Snails","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a little personality to your freshwater aquarium with live mystery snails raised and bred right here at Moon Water Apothecary in Iowa. Whether you're choosing a snail for your own tank or shopping for an aquarium enthusiast, these home-raised snails bring an engaging new presence to the underwater world you've created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10 weeks old and about the size of a blueberry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 16 weeks old and about the size of a nickel to a quarter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e older than 20 weeks and about the size of a ping-pong ball to a golf ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ages and sizes are approximate. Our mystery snails are not sexed, so male or female selection is not available. Please choose your preferred size before adding to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMystery Snail Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a minimum of 5 gallons for one snail. Choose 10 gallons or more for several snails or a community tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid and waterline:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a secure lid because mystery snails climb. Leave a few inches of space above the waterline for egg laying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–84°F, with 70–78°F the preferred range for activity and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e offer sinking algae wafers and blanched vegetables such as zucchini, spinach, kale and cucumber. Provide a calcium source, such as cuttlebone, to support shell health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove uneaten food after 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, guppies and corydoras. Avoid loaches, puffers, cichlids and other fish known to eat snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Moon Water Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":67691304091738,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":67691304124506,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":67691304157274,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3055\/7274\/files\/0e5abc_822ebb6721df410382f246d6f30d8a8c_mv2.avif?v=1791922925"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.moonwaterapoth.com\/collections\/%f0%9f%90%8c-live-snails.oembed","provider":"Moon Water Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}