{"product_id":"jade-mystery-snail","title":"Jade Mystery Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a bit of entertainment and color to your tank. These snails will lay egg clutches that are easy to remove unlike pest snails you can take it out. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/mama-ts-aquatics\/content\/articles\/667442643192\" title=\"Myths vs Truths about Mystery Snails\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyths vs Truths about Mystery Snails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e this is a great article to read. \u003cbr\u003eWater Parameter Ranges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 7.5- 8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is vital to keep the pH above 7.0. Acidic water (below 7.0) will actively dissolve the snail's shell, leading to pitting, thinning, and white patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGH (General Hardness): 8-18 dGH (150-300 ppm) \u003cbr\u003eHigh GH ensures there is enough magnesium and calcium in the water column for healthy shell growth. \u003cbr\u003eKH (Carbonate Hardness): 5-15 dKH (90-270 ppm) \u003cbr\u003eA solid KH acts as a buffer to prevent pH swings. If the KH is too low, the pH can crash, which is often fatal for mystery snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Maintenance Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium Supplementation: Even if your GH is high, mystery snails benefit greatly from supplemental calcium. Adding cuttlebone (found in the bird aisle), crushed coral in the filter, or \"snail jello or snello\" (homemade food with calcium powder) helps prevent shell erosion. \u003cbr\u003eTemperature: While they are flexible, keeping them between 68 °F and 82 °F is standard. Note that higher temperatures increase their metabolism; they will grow faster and be more active but will have a shorter lifespan. \u003cbr\u003eNitrate Sensitivity: Mystery snails have a high bio load (they eat and poop a lot). Aim to keep nitrates below 20 ppm to avoid lethargy or \"mantle collapse.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mama T's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"3 pack","offer_id":49636004167928,"sku":"JD-MYSTRY-SNL-3-PCK","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single unsexed","offer_id":49636004200696,"sku":"JD-MYSTRY-SNL-SNGL-NSXD","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/7340\/0056\/files\/JadeMysterySnail.jpg?v=1782320947","url":"https:\/\/mamatsaquatics.com\/products\/jade-mystery-snail","provider":"Mama T's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}