CARE & GUIDANCE

UK native pond species follow natural seasonal cycles. Activity will vary with temperature and food availability.

UK Trapdoor Snails (Viviparus viviparus)
Hardy, cold-tolerant, slow breeding, suitable year-round.

UK Greater Ramshorn Snails (Planorbarius corneus)
Active grazers during warmer months, reduced winter activity.

Swan Mussels (Anodonta cygnea)
Suitable for mature ponds only. Long-lived animals requiring responsible ownership.

Acclimation On Arrival - When your snails Mussels arrive, we advise that you float the snails in your tank / pond to allow them to adjust to your pond / tank’s temperature after their time in the post, slowly adding your pond / tank water until the snails are fully submerged. Please allow the snails up to 48 hours in your pond /tank once acclimated to emerge from their shells.