Packed and shipped by our friends at AquaticMotiv (Newark, NJ), separately from our shrimp, with its own tracking. Orders are processed in 1–4 business days. Live snails ship Monday to Wednesday (a Wednesday order after 7 a.m. Eastern ships the next week), never during a holiday week or the week before one, and not below 40°F or above 90°F: held orders ship at the next safe break in the weather. US only.
Live Arrival Guarantee: if a snail arrives damaged, dead or unhealthy, take 2–3 photos in the unopened sealed bag and email support@mossandmolt.com with your order number within 4 hours of delivery (claims close 48 hours after delivery). You get a replacement, or a refund if it is sold out.
Snails often stay tucked in their shells after shipping. Take the photos, add them to your tank and give them a few hours.
Not covered: a wrong address entered at checkout, or a package not delivered on the first attempt.
Horned Pagoda Snails
Horned Pagoda Snails
Brotia pagodula
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The Snail
Horned pagoda snails (Brotia pagodula), also called Burmese spiky or armored spiny snails, are a rare species from the Moei River in Thailand. Their spiky gold-brown shells are very thick, one of the toughest shells in the hobby. Color may vary from the photos. They live up to 4 years. Pick your pack size when you add to cart. Some shells may show small flaws.
Care
Temp: 68–82°F · pH: 6.8–7.8 · GH: 6–8 · KH: 5–20 · Tank: 5 gallons or more
Why Shrimp Keepers Like It
They are strong algae eaters and also take invertebrate pellets, flake food, zucchini, dead plant matter and dead fish. They are safe with any tank mates, shrimp included. They breed, but they won't overpopulate. Keep them well fed in a planted tank, since they have been seen nibbling thinner plants. If they bury and stay down, check your water. Never use copper.
Tank Mates
Good with: shrimp, other snails and peaceful fish. They prefer finer substrate and strong water flow. Avoid: assassin snails, which hunt other snails, and fish big enough to eat them.
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