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Quarantined livestock • Professionally packed • Insulated with weather protection
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Care Level
Very Easy
Temperature
68–82°F
pH Range
7.0–8.0
Min. Tank
5 gallons
Black Mystery SnailFrom $6.99
Species Profile
Black Mystery Snail
Pomacea diffusa
Why We Love This Snail
24/7 algae control
Won't eat healthy plants
Shrimp-safe community tank
Fascinating to watch
Black Mystery Snails are color variants of Pomacea diffusa, the common aquarium mystery snail. Their dark charcoal-to-black shell coloration coloration adds a strong visual accent while their large shell and active behavior make them easy to observe.
They are peaceful and generally compatible with shrimp and community fish, but still need direct feeding and calcium support for healthy shell growth.
Care Notes
Feed Mystery Snails directly with sinking foods and vegetables. Do not rely on algae alone.
Maintain adequate calcium and minerals for shell growth and avoid copper-based medications.
Use a mature aquarium with stable mineral content and a secure lid. Feed sinking foods and blanched vegetables several times per week and provide supplemental calcium if your water is soft.
Livestock ships Monday and Tuesday, delivering Wednesday and Thursday. Choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.
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Select your preferred delivery date at checkout. Livestock delivers Wednesday through Thursday.
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Quarantined & Health Checked
Every animal is imported, quarantined on-site, and health-checked before it ships.
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Packed for the Weather
Insulated box with heat or cold pack matched to your local weather forecast.
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Live Arrival Guaranteed
100% Live Arrival Guarantee on every order. Photo any DOA in the sealed bag on the day of delivery and submit a claim through the Start a Claim page. Approved claims are resolved with store credit, refund, or replacement at Razz Aquatics' discretion.See policy →
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Why Order From Razz Aquatics
Quarantined Before Every Shipment
Every animal we sell is imported from trusted suppliers, quarantined in our dedicated facility, and health-checked before it ships. We run over 100 aquariums on-site — each focused on a specific species or color morph.
This is a family-owned operation. We pack every order ourselves and stand behind it with a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. No drop-shipping. No middlemen.
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Dedicated quarantine & holding aquariums on-site
48+
States served with live livestock delivery
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100%
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Common Questions
Black Mystery Snail FAQ
Are Black Mystery Snails safe with shrimp?+
Yes. They are peaceful and generally compatible with shrimp.
How do Mystery Snails reproduce?+
They lay egg clutches above the waterline, which makes population control much easier than with pest snails.
How are Black Mystery Snails shipped?+
Snails ship Monday through Wednesday in insulated packaging with weather-appropriate protection and typically arrive within the selected delivery window.
Will Mystery Snails eat healthy plants?+
They usually focus on algae, biofilm, soft foods, and decaying plant matter. Well-fed snails are less likely to nibble tender plant tissue.
How do I support shell health?+
Maintain stable, mineral-rich water and provide a calcium source if your water is soft.
Is there a live arrival guarantee?+
Yes. Every order is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Photograph any DOA in the sealed bag on delivery day and submit a claim through the Start a Claim page.
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