Ivory Mystery Snail

Ivory Mystery Snails are primarily detritivores and algae grazers that consume algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter throughout the day. Supplement their diet 2-3 times weekly with blanched vegetables such as zucchini, spinach, or lettuce, and calcium-rich foods like cuttlebone or algae wafers to support shell health. They will also consume uneaten fish food and dead plant material, making them excellent cleanup crew members.

These snails are nocturnal and most active during evening and night hours, spending days buried in substrate or hidden among plants. They are completely peaceful and solitary, moving slowly across surfaces while grazing. Ivory Mystery Snails are escape artists and require secure tank lids, as they may attempt to leave the water if stressed or if water quality declines.

Breeding Ivory Mystery Snails in captivity is extremely difficult and rarely successful in home aquariums. They require specific environmental triggers and the male must deposit sperm packets that females must find and fertilize internally. Eggs are laid above the waterline in clusters, but most hobbyists do not achieve viable hatchlings without specialized conditions.