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.
Opal Asian Freshwater Clam
Opal Asian Freshwater Clam
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The Clam
The Opal Asian freshwater clam comes from Asia and has an oval shell in yellow to beige. It likes to bury itself in fine substrate and grows to about 4 inches. It is very peaceful. Choose 1.5-2, 2-3 or 3-4 inches. Some clams may show old shell damage from the wild.
Care
Temp: 60-85°F · pH: 6.8-8.2 · GH: 6-8 · KH: 2-12 · Tank: 15 gallons or more · Clams are restricted in some states, including Indiana, New York and Wisconsin. Check your state's rules before you order.
Why Shrimp Keepers Like It
Clams pull leftover food and fine debris out of the water, which can help keep it clear. Be realistic, though: they are filter feeders, and in a clean, lightly stocked planted tank they often starve. Give them fine sand to burrow in, feed crushed invertebrate pellets or sticks near them, and never use copper.
Tank Mates
Good with: shrimp, snails and peaceful community fish. Avoid: puffers, which eat clams.
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