How to sell a $1000 a month Breeding for Profit Update

[@JadrenAquatics]

Here is my ebay lisiting for Mystery Snails bit.ly/jadrenaquatics

[@SupermanBB]

Excellent video and just what I was looking for. Thanks, and nice of you to let Lily star in it. She’s a sweetheart!

[@jamiem5364]

I tried your floating raft technique, it works fantastically thanks for the tip!

[@JadrenAquatics]

Your very welcome

[@mandyw84]

You need to lower your water level in the big snails tank so when they lay their eggs (clutch) the others aren’t knocking them down all of the time and you’ll have a better turn out rate. Also I have fed two different sets of my mystery snails no cucumber and the others cucumber and the ones I fed the cucumber to ended up growing larger, producing eggs weekly and are healthier.

[@liambomb1234]

put them in a diy incubator higher success rate also tank size when the baby snails are born the are lazy and dont want to travel far for food the breeder box smart idea good work jadren

[@Auditing.northern.N.Y.]

I'd say power feed and daily 25% water change. And make sure there's no predators in with them. Use hard water or add a calcium cake of sorts.

[@djditto47]

Hi Jason. Great idea on the mesh raft. If you want one with larger holes look for a #5 mesh canvas (5 holes per inch) as the common one is a #7.

[@ActuallyAFungus]

I feel like that water level needs to be lower, and as far as I know, an infertile clutch won't change color, a fertile clutch will turn white; if you put the clutch on a wet paper towel, you'll see it will stain it. As for feeding, algae is their preferred food

[@kristiesellers379]

It’s so hard to find good videos on this subject! Would love to see a video of how you clean your breeder box and how you clean with the babies being so tiny! I haven’t been able to find this info anywhere 😫😫

[@eddyortiz8110]

Your the Snail King! Great idea with the floating raft it looks the best way from all the ways you showed us,I learned about snails thanks bud!👍💚🌿

[@herberthill9984]

thanks Jason! I was actually wondering about this recently

[@SamuraiArist]

Or snail started laying eggs on the guppy grass my wife picked up from the local pet shop. We didn't expect how many first hitched a ride on it, but the amount of eggs we have seen the last few days has been crazy.

[@jasonreding6453]

haha at 1:30 when Lily's face changed had me laughing, it was like she realized she was on camera finally and deer in headlights. Great vid as always

[@JadrenAquatics]

Lol one minute she wants to be on and the next she starts crying and runs out of the fishroom

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Lol I posted this above before I see you mentioning her face changed, Who else noticed at second number 0:52 into 0:53 , Jason stated *trying to have a higher survival rate of the babies and all of a sudden it looked like "Lilly" while she was watching him intently as he was speaking she looked at him with the "concerned look" ? Like daddy what do you mean a higher survival rate of babies?

[@ksaquatics133]

Very Helpful. I'll try breeding mystery snails again after watching this. my success rates were low. (a dozen babies from one pod surviving was the max) then they'd die out after getting the size of a dime.

[@JadrenAquatics]

They eat way way more than you can imagine

[@gwenwilliams5940]

If you let them hatch naturally, they will eat the egg case as a first food (good source of calcium for them). They are also able to get the air they need before entering the water.

[@JadrenAquatics]

Never really thought about it like that. Thanks

[@lesliewade7276]

The young mystery snails we have now are from a clutch that had fallen into the water. Didn't know how long it'd been in the water, but wanted to give them a chance just in case. They're about ready to sell now. I've been leaving the clutches where they're laid. Unless they come loose or actually start to fall. Then I have a square Tupperware-type shallow bowl I put them in, surrounded by paper towel. I moisten the bottom and the top of the towel, then part of it sits under the clutch and part of it lays over it. I remoisten at least twice a day. At least. The problem we're having right now is our new mommas are laying really tiny clutches.

[@FridayFishFacts]

Lily seems like a great helper

[@JadrenAquatics]

Lol she has her moments when she's not pouring half a bottle of food in one tank

[@jearldsmith3592]

Great update Jarden, love the raft idea

[@JadrenAquatics]

Thanks!

[@BigRalfie355]

As to the the mystery snails drying up, you may want dimmer light on that tank. As to mold on the wet paper towel, fungi are always a problem around eggs. An experienced member of the San Diego Tropical Fish Society uses Acroflavin as a fungicide.

[@JadrenAquatics]

I also had to much light hitting the wet paper towels. Thanks

[@NallansFishTanks]

Nice, I'm thinking about getting a super red bristlenose colony started.

[@JadrenAquatics]

Good money in those guys they just grow so slow

[@irishaquarist]

Very helpful insight into Mystery Snails. Thank you :)

[@tracemiller1519]

I do cucumbers and algae wafers, what’s a good way to boost calcium for the little guys?

[@scotth9881]

A very interesting project, with good info. I'm sure it would help pay for the hobby a little.

[@MrJimnose]

Keep up the good work, love your videos.

[@josephstanley200]

That is such an awesome idea I just don’t cover my tanks And yes I know I really need covers lol 😂 Ty for the great video And the cutest little KZbin star lol

[@Apoc-qh4jo]

mind doing an update for your mystery snails? I want to see how you've evolved your setup

[@JadrenAquatics]

Started having a lot of Calcium deficiency issues because of having too many in the same tank so I stopped breeding them all together,

[@kingcrimson651]

@@JadrenAquatics struggling from success

[@vb2377]

Almost at 6k. Congrats!

[@ruhshonaparmonova4463]

Jason, have you got more bigger snails?

[@garysanders2008]

appreciate this video, just what i was looking for

[@JadrenAquatics]

Glad it helped

[@SheltonMinor]

Whats the easiest and cheapest way the ship Mystery Snails? And do you need a "Live Fish" lable. Thanks and continued success.

[@joannebothur9087]

Hi how do you ship them? I checked boxes for shipping and it is quite expensive.

[@annsnell216]

@Jadren Aquatics When do we get an update on your Snail breeding?

[@PresidentofAntifa]

They need tiny food on the glass; biofilm. Try a separate bioreactor or grow live spirulina. Since the hatchery is a separate tank, you dont have to care if the water is green.

[@fredlandry9330]

One way to get the larvea to survive is having plants for them to hang onto and having enough nutrients so they can grow there tiny cute shells.

[@mellatequila]

In the Netherlands we call them “Apple snails” you can try to feed them some cucumber most snails really like that.

[@aliciahays3691]

Apple snails are a tottally different species, they are pretty similar just apple snails get wayy bigger

[@corneliusadinolfi7719]

What if u float the egg sacs on a little raft in the breeder once they’re soft

[@Rachel.Haberl]

Do you feed them fresh green beans or frozen? Will the adults eat them as well?

[@JadrenAquatics]

French style canned and yes adults eat it too

[@bacardi1883]

How do you keep the ammonia and nitrates from building up with so many snails in one tank?? I only have 8 and I'm having a very hard time keeping up with the water

[@madfishdiva]

Hi Jason. When they are fertile they turn a fungus gray. Maybe you will have a better hatch rate if you incubate the clutches differently. They need humidity. Try a shallow ziploc container. Looks like you are on the right track. I'm wondering if they need a certain amount of time out of the water to get their first breath of air. My snails love Rephasy.

[@JadrenAquatics]

Yes I know that but that takes 2 weeks would be nice to know in 2days like angelfish eggs so I could just throw them out

[@ronswartzanonymous5573]

I use a plastic 1 gallon icecream container. I fill it half up with water and put about 5 small holes in the lid and float them on a thin piece of foam. I never open them. That will increase the death rate. When they start to hatch I take a soft paint brush and brush the sacs with a little water. It softens the sacs and makes it easier for the babies to break free.

[@rantsandreviews]

Order placed. Great info.

[@JadrenAquatics]

Thanks they will ship on Saturday

[@jlathem56]

Hey, by chance do you know if the snail eggs need normal lighting to hatch? I have them in a DIY incubator on top of my tank light trying to keep the temp above 76°F but it doesn't get much light there.

[@JadrenAquatics]

I don't know for sure but somehow I doubt it matters thanks

[@jlathem56]

@@JadrenAquatics - Thanks.... Hay shouldn't you be asleep.! Lol... Seriously though, thanks !

[@jimmyhfishes]

Very cool...you have alot of snails now..👍

[@andrewschwab9748]

Make the water even lower or add poles in the tank for them to lay around.

[@dawndare3949]

Thank you. Good video!

[@timechangeseverybody3608]

I want to breed seahorses. Ya think that would be profitable?

[@JadrenAquatics]

That's salt water so your setup is way more expensive

[@kapongerstv6367]

Hi bro...how much you sell your apple snail. Coz I'm also breeding apple snails myself here in Philippines

[@JadrenAquatics]

Check out my site now jadrenaquatics.com

[@razorbackfan2011]

Your baby is so funny, looking you up and down. How can you not think that is funny?

[@JadrenAquatics]

Lol it's actually my granddaughter

[@razorbackfan2011]

@@JadrenAquatics I got me one of those, and another one on the way! They are some heart stealers ain't they?

[@yellowflash6319]

What artificial food for apple snail?

[@lowtidekass4468]

I noticed you havnt mentioned the smell. I thought breeding these guys would help me earn some extra cash toward the hobby. I could not get past the smell. I have 6 tanks and none even come close to how bad the snail tank smelled, even with daily water changes! I enjoy your vids and thanks for making them, hope you get your success rate up.

[@JadrenAquatics]

Lol Yea the adult tank can stink sometimes

[@jamiem5364]

@Diana Leslie nothing wrong with small daily water changes!

[@auntsharpy3672]

Whats the colorful tubes on the sise of 5he raft, straws?

[@lifeisstrangemyfriend]

Been a hot minute since I’ve watched your vids last time we talked on insta I was trying to make my own breed of guppy I did it lol:)

[@JadrenAquatics]

Very cool what does it look like

[@lifeisstrangemyfriend]

Jadren Aquatics I’ll send you a pic on Instagram

[@lifeisstrangemyfriend]

Jadren Aquatics ok I sent it lol

[@firstcome4serve997]

Do you water change daily or weekly? Can you teach us on how to do water change in snail tank thx 😉

[@JadrenAquatics]

I have automatic water changers on almost all my tanks but on the snail tank I was having to do an extra 20% a day because of high population

[@drtile77]

You had mentioned you noticed first thing they do is head to the surface. Is it possible that when you drop them into the 10 they just aren’t able to break surface fast enough to get air? Im hatching my first clutch as we speak great timing on video

[@JadrenAquatics]

I've pondered that thought before I'm actually dropping them into the middle of a 40. You might be on to something

[@beardedbobsfishroom7654]

I dont even like snails, but here I am watching the video anyhow! Haha, seems to be a good way to start making some cash in the hobby though! Good luck Jason!

[@tracemiller1519]

That’s crazy, we got two snails and have about 1 egg clutch every 5 days and am on egg clutch #10 that was laid today. Don’t really know how to go about selling them

[@donnajordanlivingston7537]

awesome video

[@flonkas]

Your daughter is precious

[@JadrenAquatics]

Grandaughter Thxs

[@babblingidiot7903]

is it possible to put the babies in a green water grow-out tank?

[@JadrenAquatics]

I've actually debating setting up one of my grow out tanks as all green water so yes you can thanks

[@babblingidiot7903]

@@JadrenAquatics can you do an update via KZbin, once everything is complete and you are happy with it? I would love to hear about it.

[@JadrenAquatics]

If I go ahead with it I sure will

[@InvisiVoid]

Been getting a ton of eggs, and babies in a 5 gallon. With a lid, Bubble filter, hang on top filter and about 86 degrees. They hatch like crazy.

[@PunchiePaints]

the snail factory!

[@youpro9443]

Wont the snail color go back to brown by allowing all the colors cross breed? Your cross breeding out all traits? Such as a white and a blue will have brown babies.. good luck!!

[@JadrenAquatics]

No for some reason snails genetics don't work that way. Thanks

[@youpro9443]

@@JadrenAquatics thank you appreciate the info.. still selling snails?

[@JadrenAquatics]

@@youpro9443 no I just started back breeding again thanks

[@WhiteCloudDynasty]

have you try misting the eggs?

[@JadrenAquatics]

They stay pretty moist from all the condensation

[@melissacarroll4336]

How often to you have to do water changes?

[@zachdavis2279]

I been trying to breed my snails for a month now I have 8 snails in a 55 gallon tank with my Oscar he does not eat them but they still wont breed. Any tips

[@JadrenAquatics]

Did you lower the water level and over feed them a lot?

[@VinylUnboxings]

They're the same species of snail, right?

[@zachdavis2279]

@@VinylUnboxings yes just different colors

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@zachdavis2279 Haha never mind then. I just knew someone who was hoping for his Nerite snails to breed in freshwater which they never would, so I was just making sure that didn't happen to you to

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@zachdavis2279 Good luck though

[@richardmatthys7133]

What is that little hang on box?

[@DanielKeepingFish]

You should sell your egg floaters as an accessory. Smaller ones for the average hobbyist.

[@jonathanlin4009]

what do u feed the baby snail

[@JadrenAquatics]

Green beans and snail jello thanks

[@drockingfish]

Congrats!!!

[@MrGuppy-qt9ez]

Jadren, I thought E-Bay banned live sales?

[@JadrenAquatics]

Ummm I have not heard anything or seen a decrease in fish for sale

[@FridayFishFacts]

Fish Tube I think that’s Facebook

[@Ahmad-tq8do]

Do you not sell them on eBay anymore

[@reelthing4u]

find a sponge that will float when wet or make one that can .i think they to take a breath before going underwater.you might be drowning the babies.hope it helps

[@haywardurbangarden7153]

Mystery snail adults seem to be a little sensitive at least for me, Iv gotten large mystery snails that refused to open and died from ebay, now I redid my fish room so moved my breeding mystery snails to their own 75 with sand, the babies are doing amazing, but my adults are just laying on their back out of their shell and wont eat!! So then I tried moving htem back into their own tank, still no luck =( I am afraid I am going to loose my adults

[@jamiem5364]

Sounds like that could have been an ammonia problem.

[@chrisonebxl]

helloo the snail nerd &Lili !

[@crystalholler8869]

I work on a fish farm an we raise them if I can bring up the pic I’ll post

[@armenestrapatey257]

Mystery snails I think are banned, is this right ?

[@OrganisedConfusion101]

I feed them shrimp bites and beta flakes

[@JadrenAquatics]

I'd go broke if I feed mine brand name food lol

[@bruce3579]

eBay doesn't have your listing

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Who else noticed at second number 0:52 into 0:53 , Jason stated *trying to have a higher survival rate of the babies and all of a sudden it looked like "Lilly" while she was watching him intently as he was speaking she looked at him with the "concerned look" ? Like daddy what do you mean a higher survival rate of babies?

[@laceytopmiller794]

Grow less snails per tank....my snails loved green beans and cucumber...

[@JadrenAquatics]

Not sure if the amount of snails is the problem and I don't really want to give up more space they already have 2 40g breeder tanks thanks

[@kellyporter4527]

I thought if u put the eggs under the water that it drowns the babies!?????

[@opgaquatics5609]

Spend 2000 bucks on equipment quit and then sell your stuff. You are bound to make at least 1000 bucks.

[@JadrenAquatics]

Lol I didn't say make 1000 I said sell 1000

[@crystalholler8869]

Feed them catfish food works good

[@haeleyt5681]

Only shake the snails out when you see a few start to hatch and when you shake them out you cant put the rest back because the snails need oxygen to grow they will die when they touch water in the sack because it drowns them that's why they lay eggs outside of the water

[@christiandewit2804]

Typically if you have eggs their fertile.

[@JadrenAquatics]

I agree

[@crystalholler8869]

Yep if you hatch them to early they die

[@chancelovell5024]

To many snails in one tank

[@crystalholler8869]

P

[@Noz7777]

Stop force hatching them😮. They breathe air. You're going to drown some.😢 In bird chicks they think the hatching makes them stronger. 🫀🧠