Japanese Trapdoor Snail

Japanese Trap Door Snail

(Viviparus malleattus)

Large livebearing freshwater snail known for its rounded shell and excellent algae-cleaning ability. Peaceful and hardy, these snails are popular in ponds and aquariums because they do not rapidly overpopulate like many pest snails.

Size:
~1.5–2"

Diet:
Algae, biofilm, sinking pellets, vegetables