{"product_id":"trapdoor-pond-snail","title":"Japanese Trapdoor Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpiral shells and earthy colors give Trapdoor Pond Snails a quietly distinctive look. Their grazing activity makes them an interesting addition to a suitable freshwater setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this snail for a cycled freshwater tank and be ready to feed it, even if there is algae to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGetting your tank ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse an aquarium that has completed its cycle: helpful bacteria in the filter must be established to break down animal waste. A newly filled tank is not ready for animals just because the water looks clear. Offer suitable sinking food and softened, blanched vegetables alongside the food the snail finds on surfaces. Remove leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping it with other animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose gentle fish and other animals, and check that their water needs match before keeping them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate size when purchased: approximately 1\/2 inch; the product information lists growth to about 2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese Trapdoor Snail, listed as Sinotaia quadrata. Shell colors and patterns vary between individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater details explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReference values from the product information: temperature 68–84°F; pH (acidity) 7.4–8.4; KH (buffering capacity, which helps keep pH steady) 3–14. Check the needs of the snail you choose before changing your tank's water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails \u0026 Fin","offers":[{"title":"1 Snail","offer_id":50710010953893,"sku":"O-JapTrap-01","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Snails","offer_id":50710010986661,"sku":"O-JapTrap-03","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/3632\/5285\/files\/Tails_Fin-images_90.png?v=1792631165","url":"https:\/\/tailsandfin.com\/products\/trapdoor-pond-snail","provider":"Tails and Fin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}