Freshwater Snails
for Clean, Healthy Aquariums
Nerite, Mystery, and Rabbit snails for algae control and planted aquarium cleanup — shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Popular Snails for Every Aquarium
Hardy species that ship well and settle into most freshwater setups — from algae-eating Nerites to colorful Mystery and Rabbit Snails.
Every snail ships live. If your order arrives dead on delivery, photograph it in original packaging the same day and contact us. We’ll make it right.
Unlike Mystery Snails or Ramshorns, Nerite Snails cannot reproduce in freshwater. You get the algae control without the population explosion — ever.
From algae-eating Nerites to colorful Mystery Snails and unique Rabbit Snails, Razz Aquatics carries one of the deeper freshwater snail selections for planted tanks and shrimp keepers.
Find the Right Snail for Your Tank
* Rabbit Snails rarely affect shrimp but use caution in small breeding tanks.
What Freshwater Snails Actually Do
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Algae Grazing
Nerite snails graze glass, rocks, and hardscape continuously, reducing visible algae between water changes. They help manage algae — they don’t replace good tank maintenance.
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Leftover Food Cleanup
Mystery and Rabbit snails scavenge uneaten food from the substrate before it breaks down and raises ammonia. They work alongside your filter, not instead of it.
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Substrate Activity
Rabbit snails move through and gently aerate substrate, which benefits root systems in planted tanks and prevents compaction over time.
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Mystery, Nerite, and Rabbit snails are widely kept alongside freshwater shrimp and nano fish without conflict. They occupy different niches in the tank and rarely compete. Snail shells also develop biofilm that shrimp graze on — a natural bonus in established shrimp tanks. Every tank is different — we don’t make blanket compatibility guarantees, but these are popular combinations in the hobby.
Assassin Snails: For Pest Control, Not Algae
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Not for shrimp tanks.
Assassin Snails prey on shrimp, especially juveniles and recently molted individuals. Do not add them to any tank with shrimp you want to keep.
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Not an algae eater or general cleanup crew.
They eat other snails exclusively — bladder snails, trumpet snails, and other pest species. They won’t help with algae, leftover food, or plant debris.
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One or two is usually enough.
In most aquariums under 30 gallons, a single Assassin Snail will address a pest problem over several weeks. They breed slowly and won’t become a pest themselves.
Snails Ship Live.
Backed by Our Guarantee.
Every snail order is packed carefully and shipped with our Live Arrival Guarantee. At checkout, you’ll choose an available delivery date for your live order. Free livestock shipping starts at $120+.
Live snail orders over $120 qualify for free livestock shipping. No code needed — added at checkout.
At checkout, you’ll choose an available delivery date for your live snail order. We ship around that date to avoid unnecessary weekend transit and help your snails arrive in the best possible condition.
All snails are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. DOA on delivery day → photograph in original packaging → contact us. We’ll resolve it.
Freshwater snails almost always retract into their shells during shipping. This is a stress response, not a sign of poor health. Place them in your tank and give them 15–30 minutes before drawing any conclusions.
The operculum is the small trapdoor that seals the shell opening. If it’s intact and firm, your snail is alive and adjusting. A dead snail will have a soft, open shell and a strong smell of decay within minutes.
Most snails begin moving within a few hours. Rabbit Snails are the slowest to emerge and may stay retracted up to 24 hours. Let them acclimate on their own schedule — don’t force it.
All freshwater snail orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. If snails arrive dead on delivery, document it with a photo in original packaging the same day and reach out. We’ll issue a refund, store credit, or replacement. Normal shell retraction and acclimation are not covered, but we’re here to help if you’re unsure about a snail’s condition.
Adding snails to a shrimp or fish order? The higher livestock shipping threshold applies to the whole order when live animals are included.
Healthy Snails. Shipped Live. Guaranteed Arrival.
Hardy freshwater snails for algae control and community aquariums — shipped live with delivery-date selection, free livestock shipping at $120+, and our Live Arrival Guarantee on every order.