Spiny Marsh Snail
Spiny Marsh Snail
Spiny Marsh Snail
Spiny Marsh Snail

Native Snail - Spiny Marsh Snail

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Spiny Marsh Snail

Native Snail - Spiny Marsh Snail

20.00 AUD 15.00 AUD
Spiny Marsh Snail
Spiny Marsh Snail

Native Snail - Spiny Marsh Snail

20.00 AUD 15.00 AUD
Quantity: 1 snail
Description
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Description:

✅ Size: Young Adult: 3-4 cm

✅ Spiny Marsh Snail (Thiara Amarula) is a freshwater species belonging to Thiaridae family. They are hardy and have beautiful shell-shape. They are native to Australia, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mauritius and Papua New Guinea. They grow approximately up to 5-6 cm and have a relatively long life. Colours of this snail are usually in shades of brown but blue and black colours are also common. It can be rarely found in trade. Thiara Amarula is an efficient algae eater and an excellent candidate for aquariums.

✅ The Spiny Marsh Snails burrows into sediment and gravel in cold freshwater streams just above the tidal influence. A hobbyist can find them amongst rocks and pebbles in their natural habitats. They eat detritus, excess algae and aerate aquarium substrate by scratching the gravel. Unlike other pest snails, it is easy to control its population in aquariums. Spiny Marsh Snail can be a perfect tank mate for non-aggressive fish, Neocaridina shrimp (cherries), Australian shrimp, Red Nose Shrimp and such species. They are less compatible with other Caridina genus shrimps like Red Crystal Shrimp, Bee Shrimp which prefers more acidic waters.

Since burrow regularly and turn the aquarium substrate they may be unsuitable for a heavily planted aquarium as they may cause some plants to unattached from the substrate. They are sensitive to bright light and burrow themselves into the substrate during the day time. Under lower to moderate lighting conditions, especially at night, they are active on the substrate and even climb the glass walls. They are suitable for brackish water aquariums with a low salt concentration.

Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 16-25°C
  • pH: 6,0 – 8,0
  • Hardness: 5-13 dGH

The temperature of the water must be between 16° to 25° Celsius. Spiny Marsh Snails prefer alkaline water with low to medium hardness and don’t need a lot of dissolved minerals like Calcium Carbonate. The shell dissolves in acidic conditions (pH < 6.0) and the snails do not come out.

Feeding:

Spiny Marsh Snail consumes excessive algae and detritus which makes them useful in removing dead spots in the aquarium substrate by eating unwanted waste materials. They don’t eat aquarium plants. In the absence of algae source, they can be fed on fish food, shrimp food, spinach leaves, mulberry leaves, etc. They also eat boiled vegetables like cucumber and zucchini. They accept all forms of food (commercial pellets, flakes, etc.).

Breeding:

Due to the biology of Spiny, Marsh Snails has not been studied thoroughly their breeding behaviours are not well known. As far as is known, they release free-swimming veliger larvae from the cephalic pouch and the larvae move into brackish water areas of the rivers before migrating back upper parts to settle. This requirement makes breeding in aquarium unlikely. Hence, their numbers will not bloom in freshwater aquariums.

Note:

We can’t ship Livestock and Live Plants to WA and TAS due to State Restrictions. Kindly check out our DOA and other policies before purchase!!

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Shipping and DOAs Policy
Shipping and DOAs Policy
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Important Notes:
Our goal is to use the fastest delivery service possible, although the shipping fee may be higher, we always want our customers to be satisfied and make sure the livestock arrives at your door safe and healthy.

** DOA POLICY UPDATED AUGUST 02 2023

  • For any livestock, you have in your order. If there is any dead problem during transportation. You can send us an email and the video of you receiving the package, if there is more than 50% damage, we will send a replacement, and if less than 50% we will send store credit.

** Area do not ship.

  • Western Australia.
  • Tasmania.
  • Northern Territory.

** Shipping Unit.

  • Startrack premium for livestock and Auspost for others.

 

  • StarTrack Company - StarTrack best courier in Australia (StarTrack Courier Service company of Australia's post office).
  • Auspost – Australia Post (Australia's national postal service provider).

 

  • We only ship from Monday to Wednesday. 
  • Any orders you make from noon Wednesday onward will be processed the next Monday.
  • All orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be shipped out in the same week.
  • For any livestock you have in your order, we will ship them via express services such as Toll and Startrack Premium. This will usually take 24 - 48 hours to reach you. (after leaving our workshop)

** How long is the shipping time for livestock?

  • Shipping time is 24-48 hours for live goods.

** For other shipping.

  • If you choose express shipping will be 1-3 days for business and 5-7 days for standard shipping.
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Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
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Our shop always delivers healthy shrimp and fish with the best color of their own.

However, the shrimp and fish you receive may be discolored and the reason of this issue is strong vibration during transportation and they're not be fed during the transport period

To handle this problem we highly recommend to you:

🚩Let the fish relax helps them adapt to any changes in water temperature in the tank. Also prevents pH shock - an imbalance between the water in the shop tank and your tank.

🚩Place the fish bag in a cool, corner, and dark place. Prevent the bag from being bumped, slipped, or dropped. This'll give your new fish a good recovery and acclimatization after a shaky ride from the shop to your home. 

🚩Feed your old fish first to distract them, preventing them from bullying your new fish.

🚩Your new aquarium tank should have a pH of zero ammonia and chlorine before adding new fish.

🚩Turn off the lights, reduce the glare in the room, or limit the light entering the aquarium. This will help the new fish not be stressed.

  • Providing them with excellent water quality, giving them a good environment, and feeding them.
  • Fish that live in exceptional-quality water conditions shine brighter and are far more vibrant
  • Use water conditioner
  • A water conditioner is essential for a healthy tank and colorful, lively fish.
  • Provide good filtration
  • Perform weekly water changes
  • Perform weekly maintenance
  • Provide correct temperatures:
  1. Aquarium size
  2. Safe retreats
  3. Lighting
  4. Tank mates
  5. Species numbers
  • Color Enhancing Fish Food
  • Color Enhancing Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, And Other Things:
  1. Bell peppers
  2. Bok choy
  3. Kale
  4. Winter squash
  5. Broccoli
  6. Collards
  7. Pumpkin
  8. Mustard greens
  • Crushed and Powdered Herbs are a good diet supplement:
  1. Turmeric
  2. Garlic
  3. Basil
  4. Coriander
  5. Parsley
  • Healthy social environment-Making sure the social environment is balanced
  • Premium fish food – using a variety of foods provides your fish with essential vitamins and minerals, keeping them healthy
  • Spirulina, for example, is a type of algae known to enhance pigment in fish naturally
  • Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and krill are other natural color-enhancing foods.
  • LED lighting – available in many color spectrums, LED lighting is another way of enhancing fish hue.
  • Vitamin supplements – adding supplements to your fish diet can also help improve their coloring.
  • Using the Art of Color to Enhance Fish Pigmentation in an Aquarium
  • Contrasting colors in an aquarium is a great way to make the tank ‘pop’ with life and vitality
  • Choosing the gravel, plants, and decorations for the tank
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MA YanRan
A+++

They are very active and can sometimes be seen during the day.

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Tom M.
Service with a snail :)

From ordering to delivery, my little critter arrived promptly and in good health. Maybe a little writing on the box saying live inside would complete the service as the courier delivering was a little heavy handed.

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Andrew Henry
Such a cool looking snail

Such a cool looking snail pitty they hang out in the substrate during the day would love to see it more..does it’s job well tho turning over the substrate love waking up and finding were it has moved to during the night the tell tale bump in the gravel let’s me know. Added 5 aus Ammano shrimp at the same time so not sure who is cleaning the most but all the algae and detritus is disappearing now :grinning:.

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