Description
Yellow Apple Snails - Brighten Your Aquarium with Bold Color and Cleanliness
Add a burst of sunshine to your aquarium with the Yellow Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata). These eye-catching snails, known for their vibrant yellow shells, are as striking as they are functional. Perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists, Yellow Apple Snails are natural algae eaters that contribute to keeping your tank clean and beautiful.
Key Features:
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Vibrant Yellow Shells: Yellow Apple Snails (Pomacea canaliculata) are easily recognizable thanks to their bright, golden-yellow shells that add a cheerful, bold accent to any aquarium.
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Efficient Algae Eaters: These snails are great at grazing on algae, detritus, and biofilm, helping to keep your tank surfaces clean and your water quality pristine.
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Large, Slow-Moving Creatures: With their gentle pace, Yellow Apple Snails are easy to observe and interact with, adding a relaxed atmosphere to your tank.
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Hardy & Low Maintenance: Known for their resilience, these snails adapt well to a wide range of water conditions and require minimal care, making them an excellent choice for both beginners and seasoned aquarists.
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Non-Invasive: While they are prolific breeders in the right conditions, they generally do not overpopulate freshwater tanks, as long as the tank’s conditions are carefully controlled.
Tank Compatibility:
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Freshwater Aquariums
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Peaceful community tanks
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Tankmates: Compatible with most peaceful fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates (avoid aggressive fish that may harm them).
Care Tips:
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Keep the water temperature between 72°F-82°F, with a pH of 7.0-8.0 and moderate hardness.
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Provide plenty of calcium-rich foods like calcium supplements or cuttlebone to help maintain strong, healthy shells.
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Offer a balanced diet of algae, vegetables (like zucchini or spinach), and high-quality snail pellets.
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Ensure your tank is well-maintained, as these snails are sensitive to water quality, particularly to high levels of ammonia or nitrates.
Why Choose Yellow Apple Snails?
Yellow Apple Snails (Pomacea canaliculata) are the perfect combination of beauty and practicality for your aquarium. Their striking yellow shells brighten up any tank, while their algae-eating habits keep your aquarium surfaces clean and clear. With their easy-going nature and minimal care requirements, they’re a perfect addition to any freshwater setup, from nano tanks to larger community aquariums.
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DX Next Day – Heavy Items & Small Aquariums : 1 Working Day – Noon cut off
Express Pallet: 1-3 working days
Livestock Delivery
DX Livestock Thursday Delivery: £24 Delivery Fee; Wednesday afternoon dispatch with Thursday pre 1pm delivery; Minimum spend: £50 (cut off noon Wednesday)
DX Livestock Friday Delivery: £24 Delivery Fee; Thursday afternoon dispatch with Friday pre 1pm delivery; Minimum spend: £50 (cut off noon Thursday)
DX Livestock Saturday Delivery: £29 Delivery Fee; Friday afternoon dispatch with Saturday pre 1pm delivery; Minimum spend: £50 (cut off noon Friday)
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We are able to deliver to most parts of the UK (Excluding Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, etc) Please see list below for postcodes that we are unable to deliver fish to.
AB30-AB56, DD8-DD10, DG3-DG9 & DG12-DG14, FK17-FK21, KA18-KA19, KA26-KA30, PA20-PA38 & PA80, PH3-PH40, TR21-TR25
and ALL BT, HS, IM, IV, JE and KW postcodes, as well as Channel Islands & Shetlands, are excluded
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