species

Japanese Trapdoor Snail

Viviparus malleattus

Large, peaceful livebearing snail with a hinged operculum (the 'trapdoor'). Excellent algae and detritus eater. Does not reproduce as explosively as pest snails. Cold-tolerant — works in ponds and unheated tanks.

snailalgae eatercleanup crewcoldwaterpond

Community sightings

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