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.
Spiked Tower Snails
Spiked Tower Snails
Thiara winteri
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The Snail
Spiked tower snails (Thiara winteri), also called Prambanan or spiky trumpet snails, come from Asia and are uncommon in the hobby. They have light brown, spiked shells, and most arrive at 0.75 to 1.25 inches. They are active day and night and live up to 3 years. You get 3 snails. They are wild-caught, so some shells may show wear.
Care
Temp: 75–82°F · pH: 6.8–7.6 · GH: 6–8 · KH: 4–8 · Tank: 20 gallons or more
Why Shrimp Keepers Like It
They are peaceful enough to keep with any fish and shrimp, and they spend their days eating algae, including off the glass. They also take algae wafers, invertebrate pellets, flake food, zucchini and dead plant matter. They are plant safe and won't overpopulate. Never use copper.
Tank Mates
Good with: shrimp, other snails and peaceful community fish. Avoid: assassin snails, which hunt other snails, and fish big enough to eat them.
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