Snail Packs

About snail packs

Different snails work different shifts. Nerites strip algae off glass and hardscape, mystery snails scavenge leftover food across the bottom, and rabbit snails till the substrate itself. A pack puts complementary species in one box — matched for compatibility, sized for common tank volumes, and cheaper than assembling the same crew one listing at a time. Every pack ships from our warehouse with our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.

Snail pack FAQs

Which snails can live together?

Nearly all of the common aquarium species coexist peacefully — nerites, mystery snails, rabbit snails, and trapdoor snails ignore each other completely and simply divide up the grazing. The single exception is the assassin snail, which eats other snails; never combine assassins with a cleanup crew you want to keep. Our packs are pre-matched so you don't have to worry!

How many snails does my tank need?

Match the crew to the food supply, not the gallons. As a starting point: a lightly stocked 10-gallon supports 2–3 algae eaters plus a scavenger; a 20–29 gallon handles 6–8 mixed snails; larger community tanks scale up from there. Overstocking snails doesn't clean a tank faster — it just produces hungry snails. Start with a smaller pack and add if algae stays ahead of them.

Do snail packs come with a guarantee?

We stand behind every order with our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee! Our team carefully packs every order with the highest level of care to ensure they arrive healthy, safe and in excellent condition. We understand how important your aquarium is, and we're committed to providing healthy livestock you can feel confident adding to your aquarium. If there are issues with an order, simply reach out to us with a picture, within 48 hours of the arrival of the package and we always have your back!