10 Pond Snails, UK Native Starter Pack. Ramshorn & Trapdoor Snails. Reduce Algae

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Product description 5 X The Ramshorn (Planorbis Corneus) is a relatively large species of air-breathing freshwater snail. 5 x Trapdoor Snail-(Viviparus viviparus) – The BEST Algae eaters by Far Snails Manage Algae Trapdoor snails go around the edges of your pond / Tank; they eat algae off the bottom, rocks, and sides. Trapdoor snails are also friendly to plants, meaning they will clean the stems and leaves without eating or damaging the actual plant. Indeed, they will only eat decaying plants. Colours vary but normally dark in colour. Not all snails will consume algae as effectively as a Trapdoor snail. Therefore, this is truly where the little scavengers stand out, as they are known to be the biggest algae eaters in the family. Furthermore, Trapdoor snails are careful when it comes to grazing algae of a plant. Indeed, many are found of Trapdoor snails because they do not harm the plants in the pond; they merely scavenge around the stems and edges whilst only actively feeding on decaying plants. Trapdoor snails reproduce rather slowly, meaning that you won’t need to worry about the number of snails in your pond, to begin with. Unlike most snails, Trapdoor snails are not asexual, meaning they need to breed and find a mate. Therefore, their chances at reproduction are already reduced, to begin with. Snails Reduce Levels Of Ammonia Ammonia is an invisible killer for your pond / Tank. It is highly toxic and harmful to your fish. As such, it is better not to leave this hazard unchecked. But how does ammonia even enter your pond / Tank, to begin with? In short, ammonia, a compound made of nitrogen and hydrogen, is released into the pond through waste. More specifically, it is spread through the breakdown of organic material. This includes various forms of waste and dirt, such as fish excrement, leftover food, dead plants, and decaying algae. The Nitrogen Cycle The Nitrogen cycle refers to the process that transforms ammonia into nitrate, which is eventually used to grow plants in your tank. However, a high level of nitrate in your pond will be harmful to the fish. Therefore, it is advise Indications Algae Control P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Ingredients Snail Directions Add to pond imediatley. Snail make take 48 hrs to emerge from shells. No returns. Any snail found to be dead on arrival, please provide photo and replacement will be sent. No claims after 5 days as we can not be responsible for your water quality which if toxic will kill the snails See more