{"product_id":"mystery-snail","title":"Mystery Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003ePomacea bridgesii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParameter Target Range\u003cbr\u003eTemperature 68°F - 82°F\u003cbr\u003epH Level 7.5 - 8.5 (Alkaline)\u003cbr\u003eGH (Hardness) 150 - 300 ppm\u003cbr\u003eLifespan 1 - 2 Years\u003cbr\u003eMax Size 2 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Why' of Water Chemistry\u003cbr\u003eCalcium is Mandatory: Mystery snails require high calcium levels to maintain shell integrity. In soft or\u003cbr\u003eacidic water (pH \u0026lt; 7.0), their shells will literally dissolve, appearing as white pits or cracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003cbr\u003eUnlike other snails, Mystery Snails are not just 'scavengers'; they need targeted feeding. They love\u003cbr\u003eblanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, carrots) and calcium-rich 'Snello' (snail jello).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Safety\u003cbr\u003eThe Escape Artist: These snails have a lung and a gill. They will climb out of the water to breathe or\u003cbr\u003elay eggs. A tight-fitting lid is mandatory to prevent them from falling and cracking their shells. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eParasailing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Don't panic if you see your snail climb to the top and suddenly let go, floating to the bottom. They do this for fun or to move quickly across the tank. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Trapdoor (Operculum):\u003c\/b\u003e If the snail is pulled tightly into its shell and the \"door\" is shut, it is resting or stressed. If the door is hanging open and the snail doesn't react to touch, it may have passed away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Warning: Copper is lethal to invertebrates. Always check fish medications and plant fertilizers for copper content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGood Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful fish like Guppies, Tetras, and Corydoras; other peaceful invertebrates like Cherry Shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBad Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Loaches, Puffers, and Goldfish (which may nip at their long, sensitive antennae).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37942392127653,"sku":"3058","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0494\/8692\/1893\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a169842e-64c0-44fc-a290-244505f713ed.jpg?v=1765998634","url":"https:\/\/www.tropiccovepetstore.com\/products\/mystery-snail","provider":"Tropic Cove ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}