Description
SOLD IN A PACK OF 2.
Average purchase size: LARGE - between 3" and 5".
The Freshwater Black Mussel is an amazing creature that can be found in Asia. They are living filters that will remove uneaten foods and detritus from your aquarium, causing nitrate levels to drop and help maintain your aquarium water clean and clear.
This Freshwater Black Mussel, as the name suggests, has a thick, black shell, and loves to bury itself in finer substrates. They are extremely peaceful and can be housed with inverts and other non-aggressive fish.
Mussels will obtain their nutrients by filtering. Additional supplements can be offered in the form of invert pellets or sticks.
These are great animals for any aquarium and ponds.
Care for them:
- Tank size(Minimum): 10 Gal
- Care: Very Easy
- Temperature: 60-82
- PH: 6.5-8.2
- GH: 6-8
- KH: 2-12
- Max size: 6"
It is possible that some mussels will have shell damage due to wild encounters.
DO NOT USE COPPER IN AQUARIUMS CONTAINING MUSSELS!
Do NOT keep with puffer fish.
THERE ARE STRICT RULES AND REGULATIONS ACROSS SOME STATES IN THE US THAT DO NOT ALLOW MUSSELS. CHECK YOUR STATE'S LAWS AND REGULATIONS BEFORE BUYING.