Yoda Snail
Lymnaea stagnalis
Its wide, laterally protruding antennae make the Yoda snail look very cute.
- easy to maintain
- also eats hydra
- acts as a “health police”
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Product description & details
Lymnaea stagnalis, also known as the Great Pond Snail or the Yoda Snail due to its antennae that look like ears, is a lung-breathing freshwater snail native to Europe and Scandinavia, which occurs in slow-flowing to stagnant waters and can also be found in many garden ponds. The convoluted, tapering shell of the Yoda Snail has a transparent white to slightly yellowish or brownish base color and dark spots. Foot color can vary from white to dark brown. Our animals are mainly white to light yellow in color. In nature, the shell of the Lymnaea stagnalis can be up to 7 cm long, but in the aquarium it usually remains much smaller.
Care in the aquarium
The Yoda Snail is easy and uncomplicated to care for. In nature and also in the aquarium, the Yoda Snail fulfills an extremely useful and necessary role, namely that of the “health police”. By feeding on dead plant debris, carrion and leftover food, it prevents sediment from forming or pollutants from being dissolved in the water. Algae are also on the diet of this snail. As with most species of snails, medium to hard water is ideal, as the shell can be damaged if the water is too soft. This absolutely peaceful snail can easily be socialized with aquarium animals that do not prey on it.
Feeding
As a classic recycler of leftovers, Lymnaea stagnalis feeds on biofilm and algae growth as well as detritus (dead plant material, carrion, leftover food). Living plants are usually spared, but plant leaves may occasionally have small holes. In contrast to most other aquarium animals, the Yoda Snail also eats hydra and can therefore help to contain it. It can be fed a wide variety of commercially available snail and shrimp food, green fodder and leaves. Especially in aquariums with rather soft water, we recommend giving food containing minerals to prevent damage to the housing.
Sexual characteristics and breeding
The Yoda Snail is a hermaphrodite and reproduces well, especially in slightly cooler water. The eggs are laid in elongated spawning lines on plants, hardscape, aquarium glass and other surfaces and can be easily collected if necessary.
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