How to Breed Mystery Snails/Apple snail.

[@bonhommecarnaval9753]

I have a 10 gallon and one of my plants had like a snail egg or something in it that hatched because I recently noticed a 3 millimeter snail moving around and I’m so happy

[@bodemayson1479]

i know it's pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to stream newly released series online?

[@alexey2901]

@@bodemayson1479

[@ceilingfan1813]

My sister told me about how every plant she gets for a fish tank has snail eggs on it as an invasive species... Now when I could really use an infinite supply of snails, I'm jealous.

[@ShiaShnaky]

Probably a bladder snail but pond snails will eat plants

[@Keith-r4k]

do you want to die? theese snails are bad for the enviroment!!!

[@its_madisonsigel2212]

Alright y’all. I must confess. Like everyone is here “aww so cute!” Or “I’m looking to start a snail tank! There so beautiful!” And I a here trying to breed my snails to feed to my pea puffer ahahaa

[@drunkkhajit5035]

Oh no😂😂

[@c.holbrook]

I breed them for beauty and for my uncle's Turtle LOL

[@drunkkhajit5035]

@@c.holbrook rip

[@c.holbrook]

Yrs. My girl has made 5 clutches since i posted my comment. Its just getting people to buy them.

[@Rylee_G]

Try ramshorn. You can't KEEP them from breeding

[@bonhommecarnaval9753]

Wow. Even though you dont have a ton of subs your voids are more amazing than other KZbinrs and really cool too

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks!

[@buttonsjunior1131]

So pretty! Love the magenta.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you! 😊

[@melissathompson9700]

I have 3 palm sized apple snails and about 14 mystery snails in their own 112L tank with shrimp, I absolutely love them!

[@stephanie53127]

I was told apple and mystery snails were the same is that wrong

[@karenmanning46]

That is so cool . So many snails

[@sststr]

While I've only been at snail breeding for a couple of months, I've had zero success with incubation. Leaving the eggsacks on the tank wall has been reasonably successful, however, so my first breeding pair has yielded over 600 healthy babies so far :) A lot of the eggsacks still don't end up hatching, but clearly an abundance of them do, enough to call it a success. Got some more snails now that I've had for a couple of weeks and they are finally just starting to mate!

[@soolly357]

I bought 2 just becuase they looked cool. Few weeks later i found a baby snail in the tank. I was super excited i never even knew.

[@kaylaojeda5149]

I wish I could get some snails! Shipping is just a little expensive for animals! Yours are gorgeous though!

[@Lifewithpets72]

It’s unfortunate shipping has to be so expensive but to ship them safely and responsibly is costly.

[@kaylaojeda5149]

Lifewithpets understandable!

[@koalamarsc7452]

You could get snails from Petsmart if you specifically want mystery snails

[@allisonjuno7654]

@@koalamarsc7452 but its bad to support them

[@9622paige]

Ebay has them and some have free shipping. You can get a couple of mystery snails for about $13 shipping included

[@amandastupalsky1620]

Look at all those cute little babies!!

[@ridesnvibes]

Those purple mystery snails are so dope!

[@jasonmiller2452]

Your my fav KZbinr you have taught me so much now I have five happy bettas

[@anniet494]

Call me weird... Apple snails are adorable

[@dddurk123456789]

Snails are awesome! I think there one of the coolest bottom feeders. And animal in general. But I feel u.

[@moonmanmercury8183]

They are thooooo i love whatching mine eat algie from the side of the tank

[@opstelling4203]

Im gonna feed them to my puffers

[@moonmanmercury8183]

@@opstelling4203 asshole leave us snail lovers alone.

[@rickandjackanimation7600]

Snail are cool right

[@JadrenAquatics]

Thanks Sheila great video, just started breeding my mystery snails and overfeeding them seems to make them lay eggs like crazy. Especially when I use Hikari Crab Cuisine

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, that seemed to be key for me too. I also find they lay after doing a water change.

[@mikaellow906]

Hello Sheila Hows my friend? This video you made are Intressting and fun and learnable Thank you for sharing your knowledge it's always great to hear from you! From your friend Mikael take care Sheila have a great week and tank on!

[@meatyguy3294]

I bought two snails last week, had no intention of breeding them whatsoever, I didn’t even know if they are a male and a female, a week after now I see at least 4 snail babes moving around just now.

[@jbgarcia1018]

Pretty thank and snails there so cute. Love there little mustaches! 🐌🙂

[@TheApexAquatics]

Thank you. Just getting started with my mystery snail and trying to keep it healthy.

[@bubblerings]

Surprisingly, I had a couple of them die from high nitrates.. They eat a ton and need decent water changes.

[@Ashtray888]

at 7:50 you can see how much better the shells gotten since you got them

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks, yes their shells have improved significantly.

[@reggiehammer8170]

Thank You/ Love the Video.

[@sammybrown1609]

Holy cow, thats a lot of snails

[@Carlos_Menor]

How often can i feed them (babies & adults) I leave the clutch on the side of the fish tanks but sometimes it falls into the water, would the baby still survive? Or do i need to take it out the water when it falls

[@Lifewithpets72]

They should be fed daily. If a clutch falls into the water it will not survive.

[@sststr]

Whenever I find an eggsack in the water and I don't know how long it's been there, I gently break it apart. Sometimes the eggsack has had enough time to develop that some of the babies will actually survive. I've had some times where none did, sometimes just a dozen, but I had one case where I still got a good 60+ baby snails out of an eggsack that had fallen into the water. So don't just pick the eggsack out of the water and throw it away, break it apart in the tank and maybe you'll get lucky. Then I leave the broken up eggsack in the tank, regardless of success or failure, in case anybody in the tank wants to feed on the egg shells. After a day or two I'll gravel vac out whatever is left, but good to let it be for a little while. That also gives any survivors plenty of time to move along so you don't vacuum them up when you are ready to clean it out. Sometimes I am the one who knocks the eggsack off the tank wall, like when doing some gravel vac in the tank, and if it has only been in the water a few seconds, go ahead and scoop it out immediately and incubate it. Worth a shot, at least.

[@Made4more1432]

Would you ever consider doing a business video on steps needed to sell? That would be so interesting. They are gorgeous 🐌

[@breezexotics]

Thanks so much! I originally would have preferred to breed my garden snails but mystery snails breed and grow quite a bit quicker for what I need. I really appreciate the information you provided!

[@stephanie53127]

You had me at Garden I would love to know what you need them for feel like there's a story here

[@Rylee_G]

It's so cute when they float to the bottom

[@F.dplace]

Beautiful snailsss

[@ericabrown4703]

Excited for my snails to arrive next week from you guys! How old are they when you rehome them? Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos. I have learned so much.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks. They can range from 6-12 weeks depending on their growth rate.

[@Ashleyn3483]

My snail just had an egg sack. Great video! I didn't know what to do! Thanks!!

[@KuyaCraig]

Awesome Info!! Thank you!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks Jordan.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I also breed snails here, it's nice to see how others do things.

[@briansanchez6147]

Thanks for the tips!:)

[@closet-rf5vz]

I have a black mystery snail... its SO cute

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

Is there a way we could get a specific colored snail? Like I really like the Ivory snails with the white or ivory skin/body? I see that most of the ivory have purple/darker body.

[@texn7526]

Excellent video thx so much for sharing:) My snails thank you as well!

[@brysonbirchfield4201]

So, my Mystery snails died like a few weeks ago, and I didn't even know they had offsprings. With there parents dead, how do I feed them, and take care of them? They must have hatched last night.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Offer soft foods for the first week or so and then they can eat whatever you fed your adults. They do need a diet high in calcium for good shell growth.

[@Diane-CG]

Lifewithpets what do you feed for your snail mix? I am adding calcium but still having weak shells. Thanks

[@thelastgamer7605]

Hi 8 viewer and 1 comment love the channel

[@Falconer710]

Great vid thank you 🙏🏾

[@josemontalvo4532]

So exciting! Business must be good! Thank you for sharing!

[@EDX2308]

@Lifewithpets Is it true that tanks that are for breeding snails are super clean from algae?? The moment I saw the 50+ snails I knew that tank had to be REALLY clean...

[@flubialeiva3569]

How often do i change water and do i only change the water or clean the surface also

[@Aquamarine.Aubrey]

Very helpful and informative video! Thank you!

[@dralanlopezgelabert1571]

I love this channel

[@dralanlopezgelabert1571]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹😋😁😲🤤☻

[@thefrog2_1er6]

Loved the video.Very informative for an 8 minute video. Just 2 things tho. 1) What do you feed them. 2) I crush into powder,cuttlebone and put 2 pinches into my 55 gallon tank every other day.Amounts to about a quarter teaspoon. And,I have cuttle bone fragments strewn about on the substrate. Do you suggest more crushed cuttle bone,less,or everyday or less frequent. And since Im new at keeping an aquarium,Id appreciate input from anyone who is experienced in these cool critters. Oh..I have 4 snails at this point in time.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Ideally they need a diet high in calcium. The cuttlebone in the tank will help but they need calcium in their food too. We feed Repashy gel food with added calcium and calcium chips (available on our website) we also feed green beans and occasionally algae wafers.

[@xxg0t3mxx]

my snails just laid eggs this morning seen it when i turned on the light. i got these snails cause they said they don't breed in water well they was right lol but i have 6 atm we have 5 tanks setup atm and here soon ill have a 175g tank and if i do ill keep them love the video def a in depth guide!

[@flubialeiva3569]

What can i do if my tank gets full of too many snails ?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Contact local stores and see if they will take them.

[@charlieavanesov2922]

you are my fav youtuber edit why is my baby mystery snail digging in my sand? can you also get more active on amino please

[@Lifewithpets72]

Sometimes they will dig to rest.

[@Hero9_Edits]

Can snails live in water? I heard worms can hold their breath under water for like 4 weeks cause they breath in the air from water through their bodies especiallywhen they have no lungs, wich is amazing and earth worms might go lnger despite their huge size as the biggest worms.

[@yanjijay6752]

😯 that's so many would only 1 snail breed by itself I have some clusters & had them fro more than 1 month should I toss them but I want some snails.

[@Lifewithpets72]

No, mystery snails are not hermaphrodits. But if you happened to get a female that was already pregnant then you could end up with babies. If the clutches have not hatched after a month they’re not likely to.

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

Oh I was wondering that as well! I was worried that if I got one snail it would breed and I don't really want that! Thank you Lifewithpets!

[@jhh70]

Great video, learned a lot from video.

[@haywardurbangarden7153]

With genetics, if you cross purple to purple, do you get purple? Or is it a mix?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Likely a mix. It depends on the parents.

[@OMARENGG22]

I just love your videos 😍

[@afifayousaf2466]

Hey Sheila! Does the sand you use feel like tiny crystals. Im not sure if you understand but mine does. I wanted to know if thats so, will it be okay to use live plants?

[@Lifewithpets72]

As long as you use root tabs sand substrate is good.

[@loafystube1803]

Cool snails!

[@danielgamingpc4090]

Good video! Thx!!👍

[@CameronColeman1919]

I watched mine eat my baby tears plant, twice. I haven't purchased it a third time because it's the one plant I really really want as a ground cover but they keep eating it the day I get it in, beautiful plants with no signs of dying at all but they go right to it like I just put their wafers in

[@batman777ify]

Sooo cool! 😊

[@willprendergast2769]

hey quick question i bought 2 mystery snails thought they kept fighting. separated them in different tanks. instantly noticed a egg clutch. i was like oh not fighting,lol. kept them separate, still are for past week but the one keeps laying clutches 2 more in a week? how possible i separated them right before she layed the first one?? help

[@reggaemortis4117]

From what I read, they can actually store sperm and lay eggs later down the line.

[@broccoligirl9019]

Maybe she stored the sperm

[@richardbunt2278]

nice .looks cool

[@kristinawashington1773]

I liked it. :)

[@Chiswum]

Thanks! I've been considering buying some mystery snails, fully grown, maybe a pack of three, to breed and sell. Would a Ten Gallon be enough to hold them? I know it'll be overstocked but I can clean it like twice a week half way. I've noticed people seem to like magenta mystery snails so I wanted to give it a shot, not sure what to do if no one buys though..

[@Lifewithpets72]

When choosing to breed you need to be sure you will be able to sell them. They breed quickly and it’s easy to become over run. A 10 gallon tank is not big enough for breeding and grow out. I’d recommend a minimum 20 gallon tank.

[@lav6643]

I know this video is an older one, holding on hope you see this message 😁. Newish hobbiest here; I hatched out 2 clutches recently and all the babies died within 28 days, while the adults are still alive and thriving! Ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 20ppm, ph 7.5. I have a bag of crushed coral as well as a cuttlebone in the tank. I feed snello with added calcium, repashy soilent green and fresh produce (green beans, broccoli & zucchini). Any ideas as to why the babies may have all died? Is there something I'm missing? Something I didn't do? (I do once a week water changes. do the babies not handle water changes that well?) I really want to be successful next clutch so any tips you may have are truly appreciated. Ty.

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

Amazing video!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks Zack.

[@ChaseWulff]

Bruh. I had one snail. I never saw anything like you described in the video happen. Now I have two. Lol.

[@homesteadfortheblind2841]

This question might be a little late but if it okay to use Saran Wrap as a lid until I get a nice fitting glass lid

[@mary_mackerel4285]

How many gallons is that tank, miss? And how do I know if my snails are male and female?

[@Lifewithpets72]

It’s a 20 gallon long. Check out google to see how to tell them apart.

[@mary_mackerel4285]

@@Lifewithpets72 thank you! And here I thought you aren't gonna reply xD thanks a lot!!

[@annak2575]

Are all egg clusters fertilized or do snails lay eggs (like a chicken) whether they're fertilized or not??

[@bettyparker9112]

Can you get snails out of yard for tank?

[@theaquaticsnailshop5668]

How do you clean the gravel in the yard k with so many small snails? I would like to do it like this but I don’t know how to clean the gravel without injuring snails

[@JenniTuckett]

I’m new to snails and just love watching them interact. And a question when they lay clusters on the glass and after a while they slip into the water, is that normal?

[@christinegreen1568]

What do you feed them? What is your snail mix?

[@halfcaf1105]

How are these shipped? In water or in like a damp towel in a container?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Very damp paper towel is the safest way.

[@rarerepair]

How do you make the snail mix? Please

[@mrdrakenius1]

It sucks that they don't sell them anymore here in Italy...we can only found the yellow one, and it's incredibly hard to find them.

[@williamneill5441]

Nice video! I’m new to snails and want all the info I can get!

[@genevievea.9839]

Do i need to pierce holes for air or air tight?

[@kylieparker7111]

Do you keep them in freshwater or brackish water?

[@Lifewithpets72]

They’re Freshwater snails.

[@mollyeverglade3655]

They are really brilliant at pooping all over a tank, though! I have about 100, including Ma and Pa, in Australia and no idea what I'm going to do with them all!

[@Fable1Guides]

send me some lol

[@stephanie53127]

Or mystery snails and apple snails the same and how old are they when they start to breed?

[@shaynacatherine8286]

What is that green plant you have in the tank?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Guppy grass.

[@RajmahendraR]

Do you feed Eggshell to them for calcium ?

[@Lifewithpets72]

No, we make a snell recipe and add calcium to that. We also feed calcium chips made with spirulina.

[@everythingaqua7832]

Soo many!

[@AirZ_RL]

How many snails should I get to start off with?

[@fishmanmarcus6749]

Great video I actually started my mystery snail tank last week and was wondering about breeding I was also wondering if i could mix my blues with my golds together for breeding purposes

[@Lifewithpets72]

You can mix any colors.

[@fishmanmarcus6749]

Lifewithpets thanks I was just wondering because I would like to keep them all together to see what colors they breed

[@dylanhughes5944]

Do you use RO or tap water?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Tap water with prime water conditioner.

[@ActuallyAFungus]

Shoutout to the ramshorns

[@Roxy_1985]

Wow

[@lorenzemildelamerced5237]

What is the name if the aquatic plant in the aquarium?

[@zekeking]

Will the purple strain be available in the future? And if so, is there any kind of mailing list I could sign up to get notified? I usually go to my LFS for snails, but I have never seen purple locally and your snails are beautiful!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Hopefully. We are not taking pre orders as we’ve no way of knowing what we will have available.

[@omaraljanaideh9630]

Can they breed if you feed them heavy once every other day or does it have to be once a day?

[@mentally_sic_maggot7828]

I know I’m late but..what type of tank do you have and what do you use?

[@theaquaticsnailshop5668]

What was the KH and PH of water?

[@StoneAquatics]

I’ve had mine for months now and since day one I’ve lowered the water and kept them very well fed on algae wafers have a group of maybe seven but no eggs…. I really don’t know why I’ve been waiting what feels like a year and still nothing from them could the tank be to small ? There in four gallon with nothing but a beta who dosnt even look at the snails 🐌

[@TheHighPriestessStudio]

Do you mind sharing with us how you came to get the Ivory? I have successfully bred Purple’s, Magenta’s and Jade’s and hopefully soon Blue. But would love to know what colour created the Ivory. They’re so beautiful. 🌹

[@Lifewithpets72]

You can get ivory snails, when they bred they gave me ivory and blue babies.

[@sststr]

Ivory is a recessive trait, so the most reliable way to breed ivories is to start with ivories. Where to get ivories is always a challenge - I got lucky recently and one of my nearby pet stores had four of them in stock! Just keep checking your local aquarium source every week or two. Maybe even let them know you are looking for ivories so they can check with their own suppliers about getting some in for you. Or, just order some online. The cost of shipping will be very expensive, but it is an easy way to get some if you can afford it.

[@mikeabercrombie309]

How do you keep calcium levels high so putting in the shells don’t occur

[@johanamel545]

Hello! What’s the temperature of your snail tank??? Also how do you keep those shells looking so healthy? I’m having trouble raising my ph

[@Lifewithpets72]

My snails tanks are currently running at 76f. We feed a high calcium diet. We have details and the food for sale on our website. Link in the description box.

[@sststr]

Keeping a high pH is something I struggle with too - API pH Up will raise the level quickly, but gets expensive as a way to keep it up as you'd have to test the pH and add some chemical every day. What does seem to work nicely is adding a little bit of crushed coral or limestone, ideally you would put that down in the bottom of the tank before you add your main substrate, since coral can be sharp and that's not good for the snails' feet.

[@kinglyzard]

How long after mating do they lay eggs?

[@christophertanner7757]

When is a good time to put the eggsac into the water? I have a clutch hatching slowly. Like everyday and every other day for last 6 days . Can I just put the whole clutch In water now or will they drown?

[@naegwut]

The tank needs a lid, right?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes :)

[@d11.66]

@@Lifewithpets72 what if my lid doesn't cover the whole tank?

[@sststr]

@@d11.66 without a lid, or with only a partial lie, you risk the snails crawling out of the tank! Typically that's only if the water conditions are poor or they aren't getting enough food. Although a female looking for a place to lay eggs could possibly look for someplace outside the tank if given the opportunity.

[@boazgubany3403]

Beautiful snails! Unfortunately we don't have them here in Israel..

[@darwinmedina6498]

Your snails are great 👍🏼👍🏼, how often do the water changes? And what percentage do you do it?

[@Lifewithpets72]

In the breeding tanks we typically do at least 50% twice a week.

[@darwinmedina6498]

you're the best.!! congratulations for such beautiful snails ... do you add some kind of calcium? how do you do it? what level of ph and kh you recommend ... advise me please. Greetings from Ecuador

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you. I use cuttlebone in the tanks. I also make snello and add calcium carbonate to it.