{"product_id":"japanese-trapdoor-snail","title":"Japanese Trapdoor Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eViviparus malleattus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Trapdoor Snail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Trapdoor Snails are hardy, peaceful freshwater snails that work well in both aquariums and outdoor ponds. They spend their time grazing algae, biofilm, leftover food, and decaying organic matter from aquarium surfaces and substrate while generally leaving healthy plants alone. Their name comes from the hard operculum, or “trapdoor,” that closes over the shell opening when the snail retracts. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Mystery Snails and Nerites, Japanese Trapdoor Snails are \u003cstrong\u003elivebearers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Females give birth to fully formed juvenile snails rather than laying visible egg clutches. Their reproduction is relatively slow compared with common pest snails, making their population much easier to manage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10 gallons recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e64–77°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8–18 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Algae \u0026amp; Biofilm Grazer \/ Scavenger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 per 5–10 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on available food and filtration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep Japanese Trapdoor Snails in a mature, fully cycled aquarium or established pond with plenty of surfaces for grazing. They are especially well suited to cooler freshwater systems and do not require the consistently warm temperatures associated with many tropical aquarium animals. Neutral-to-alkaline, mineral-rich water is preferred to support healthy shell growth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Trapdoor Snails graze naturally on algae, biofilm, detritus, decaying plant matter, and leftover foods. Their diet can be supplemented with algae wafers, sinking foods, and blanched vegetables when natural food is limited. They should not be expected to survive solely on algae in a spotless aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species does not lay the large egg clutches associated with Mystery Snails. Japanese Trapdoor Snails give birth to live, fully formed juveniles. Their relatively slow reproduction makes them much less likely to suddenly overwhelm an aquarium like common pest snails. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Trapdoor Snails are peaceful and can generally be housed with peaceful community fish and freshwater shrimp. Avoid known snail predators such as puffers, aggressive loaches, large predatory cichlids, crayfish, and Assassin Snails. Copper-containing medications can also be dangerous to freshwater snails. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Trapdoor Snails naturally vary in shell coloration and pattern. \u003cstrong\u003eMost specimens shipped by Aqua Huna are brown; blue Japanese Trapdoor Snails are rare and should not be expected.\u003c\/strong\u003e Males and females are selected randomly. Snails may also remain inactive after shipping; Aqua Huna notes that shipped snails can sometimes take 24–48 hours to show movement after being introduced to the aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":52680106705176,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":52680106737944,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/japtrapdoor1.png?v=1789408911","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/japanese-trapdoor-snail","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}