{"product_id":"ivory-mystery-snail","title":"Ivory Mystery Snail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIvory Mystery Snail - Elegant Pale-Shelled Clean-Up Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ivory Mystery Snail wears a pale, almost porcelain-white shell and body that sets it apart from the more common gold and brown mystery snail forms. This soft ivory tone stands out beautifully against dark substrates and green planting, making it a popular choice for aquascapers wanting a subtle splash of contrast rather than a bold colour statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all mystery snails, the Ivory is a large, hardy and endlessly useful grazer, patrolling glass, decor and substrate for algae and leftover food around the clock. It is unfussy about tankmates, easy to care for, and grows to a good, eye-catching size that makes it a real centrepiece as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4–5 cm shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 L+ per snail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful algae\/detritus grazer, excellent clean-up crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0 (harder water with good calcium supports healthy shell growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 40 L or larger aquarium with harder, well-oxygenated water and some open surface access suits this air-breathing grazer well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0 (harder water with good calcium supports healthy shell growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate flow with access to the surface, as mystery snails breathe air via a siphon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly partial water changes and stable, harder water to support shell health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystery snails are efficient grazers that will happily clean up algae and leftover food alongside a supplemented diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally occurring biofilm grazed from surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calcium source such as cuttlebone to help prevent shell pitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystery snails are peaceful, easy-going clean-up crew members that do well in most community set-ups. Avoid copper-based medications, which are toxic to snails, and avoid snail-eating loaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":47863503257705,"sku":"PISCES-120826","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47863503290473,"sku":"PISCES-120827","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":47863503323241,"sku":"PISCES-120828","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Jumbo","offer_id":47863503356009,"sku":"PISCES-120829","price":18.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/ivory-mystery-snail","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}