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Aquarium snails aren't everyone's cup of tea, but we adore them due to the significant role they play in the underwater ecology. They act as detritivores, clearing the tank of organic waste including discarded fish food, decomposing plant leaves, algae, and even dead animals.   Top 5 Most Beneficial Snails for Your Freshwater Aquarium We've compiled a list of the top 5 freshwater snails we like to keep to help you appreciate these incredible critters. With the exception of the last one, most of these snails are absolutely safe with aquarium plants.   1. Bladder Snail This...

A Mystery Snail seems to be comfortable in a landscaped aquarium. It is a scavenger, and living plants never allow a tank to get "overly clean."   There is almost always a plentiful source of food due to the vegetation. Snails feed on plant matter that has been shed on the tank bottom. This source's waste and debris may be fed to the Mystery Snail. A Mystery Snail diet also contains a broad variety of other naturally occurring food in a tank. Soft filmy algae that collect on slow growing plant leaves, aquarium glass, and other hard...

As a beginner or someone who has tried and given up on fishkeeping, learning how to keep fish tanks clean longer can boost your confidence and allow you to fully enjoy the activity!