{"product_id":"mystery-snails","title":"Mystery Snails","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .snail-desc { font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.75; color:#1a1a2e; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; }\n  .snail-desc p { margin-bottom:14px; }\n  h2.snail-title { font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold;\n    color:#7a3310; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #c1692b; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }\n  .tip-box { background:#fef5ec; border-left:4px solid #c1692b; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .tip-box strong { color:#7a3310; }\n  .warn-box { background:#fff3e0; border-left:4px solid #e67e22; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .warn-box strong { color:#b94600; }\n  .spec-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:0.92em; }\n  .spec-table th { background:#c1692b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px 12px;\n    font-family:Georgia,serif; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n    letter-spacing:0.04em; font-size:0.85em; }\n  .spec-table td { padding:7px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #f0ddd0; vertical-align:top; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background:#fef5ec; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#ffffff; }\n  .spec-table td:first-child { font-weight:bold; color:#7a3310;\n    white-space:nowrap; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"snail-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"snail-title\"\u003eMystery Snails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMystery Snails\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePomacea bridgesii\u003c\/em\u003e) are our assorted Mystery Snail listing — a mix of the shell colors we carry, which can include gold, ivory, blue, purple, black, and brown, and albino. Mystery Snails are one of the most popular and beginner-friendly freshwater invertebrates available — peaceful, actively visible, and available in a wide range of shell colors. They are excellent algae and detritus cleaners, and their large, rounded shells and distinctive trapdoor make them one of the most recognizable snails in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Package — 4 Pack or 8 Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for an assortment of Mystery Snails, available as a \u003cstrong\u003e4 pack\u003c\/strong\u003e or an \u003cstrong\u003e8 pack\u003c\/strong\u003e. When you place an order, our team hand-selects a mixed assortment of Mystery Snails from our current in-store inventory — shell colors will vary by order and are not customer-selectable, so every assortment is a little different.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Copper Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper is \u003cstrong\u003efatal\u003c\/strong\u003e to all snails — even trace amounts. Never use copper-based medications or treatments in any aquarium housing snails. Check the ingredients of any fish medication before adding it to a snail tank. If in doubt, move snails to a separate container before treating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to South America — Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, and Brazil — where they inhabit rivers, swamps, and ponds scavenging plant matter and algae from the substrate. \u003cem\u003ePomacea bridgesii\u003c\/em\u003e is the most popular mystery snail in the hobby specifically because, unlike some of its larger apple snail relatives, it is \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely plant-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — it will not eat healthy living plants, making it ideal for planted aquariums. The name 'mystery snail' originated from the seemingly mysterious ability of these snails to seal themselves inside their shell with a trapdoor (operculum) and disappear for days, only to reappear perfectly healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystery Snails breathe both through gills and a lung — they regularly extend a breathing siphon to the water surface to take in air. Always leave an air gap between the water surface and the lid. They are also accomplished climbers and escape artists — \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten SnailSafe\u003c\/strong\u003e applied to the tank rim is strongly recommended. Mystery Snails cannot self-fertilize and require both male and female to breed. Eggs are laid in distinctive pink-coral clutches \u003cem\u003eabove\u003c\/em\u003e the waterline and are easy to identify and remove if breeding control is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Care Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystery Snails are enthusiastic and constant foragers. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Snail Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent primary food — formulated specifically for snails with the mineral content they need. Supplement with \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Mini Algae Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and offer blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, kale) 2–3 times per week. Shell health is critical — add \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Junkie Treats\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Treats\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly to provide the calcium and minerals needed for strong shell growth. Soft or acidic water will erode shells over time — maintain pH above 7.0 and moderate hardness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten SnailSafe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply to the rim of the aquarium to deter snails from climbing out — a common behavior particularly in Nerite and Mystery Snails. A thin application around the top edge of the glass creates a safe barrier that discourages escape without harming the snails.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eMystery Snails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Pack or 8 Pack — assorted, hand-selected from in-store inventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner — Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Stocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per 5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68–82°F (20–28°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal GH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal KH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–12 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaple Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasgarten Snail Dinner; Hikari Mini Algae Wafers; Hikari Sinking Wafers; blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, kale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat \/ Supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Junkie Treats; Glasgarten Mineral Treats (essential for shell health)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin, South America (Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssortment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shell colors are selected by our team from available inventory — cannot be requested by the customer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will not eat healthy living plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Gap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required — breathes at surface via siphon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires both sexes; eggs laid above waterline — easy to control\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain pH above 7.0; supplement with Glasgarten minerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fatal — never use copper medications in snail tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Glasgarten SnailSafe on tank rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"4 Pack","offer_id":52841806299447,"sku":"Pomacea bridgesii","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Pack","offer_id":52841806332215,"sku":"Pomacea bridgesii","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/mystery-snails","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}