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Do your plants have snails?Updated 7 months ago

Our team does a great job of keeping our holding tanks clean from algae and various ailments. We also perform quality checks before shipping plants! However, it is always possible that snails may be present. If you do not want to risk this, please consider purchasing tissue culture plants and/or cleaning and quarantining new plants very thoroughly before placing them in your aquarium. Snails are a natural part of the environment and are inevitable when dealing with live aquatic plants. 

Click the links below to learn best practices for cleaning/preparing new plants for your aquarium.

Please keep in mind that all non-tissue culture aquarium plants we carry are either grown in our tanks or come from farms. Even though we do our best to remove anything we see before shipping, we cannot guarantee the plants you receive will be 100% algae or pests. If this is of concern to you, please consider ordering only tissue cultures or read the articles above on how to effectively clean your aquarium plants. We will not issue a refund for plants because of snails, algae, or other possible hitchhikers. It is your responsibility to clean and/or quarantine plants before adding them to your tank.


Are These Snails Harmful to the Aquarium?

It's important to note that contrary to their reputation as pests, these snails are harmless and beneficial to aquariums. As detritivores, they consume decaying matter like fish waste, uneaten food, and rotting plants, helping to maintain a clean environment. While some believe snails eat healthy plants, they typically target decaying leaves, aiding in the cleanup of dying plant matter. Similar to earthworms in soil, aquarium snails break down detritus, making it easier for plants and bacteria to utilize. They also feed on algae, which is advantageous for aquarists. These small snails can access cracks and crevices in the tank, consuming food before it decays. Learn all about "pest" snails in the aquarium here.


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