Mussel Freshwater (5-7cm) (5cm)

Interesting for trop or coldwater There are many species of Freshwater mussels and they make interesting aquarium subjects. They are protected by two shells (Bivalves) hinged by a tough, elastic membrane. They move about by protruding a broad, tongueshaped muscle (the foot) into the sand, then pulling themselves slowly forward. This process may dislodge plants in newly set up aquariums. They are best known in the aquarium hobby for their role in protecting and incubating eggs of the popular Bitterling, which lay their eggs in the breathing opening of the mussel. They are not fussy about the type of water they live in, as long as it is not polluted anything your fish are comfortable in should be fine for a Mussel. Mussels like to partially bury themselves in the aquarium substrate, leaving themselves only partly exposed therefore using a find sand or gravel is preferable to using a coarse gravel substrate. If medicating a tank containing Mussels, it is best to temporarily remove the Mussels to another aquarium or holding container, as Mussels have a lower tolerance than fish to fish medications (especially copper). Return them to the tank when the medication has been completed and the treatment has been neutralised (eg by water changes or using activated carbon).read more read less

Interesting for trop or coldwater There are many species of Freshwater mussels and they make interesting aquarium subjects. They are protected by two shells (Bivalves) hinged by a tough, elastic... Interesting for trop or coldwater There are many species of Freshwater mussels and they make interesting aquarium subjects. They are protected by two shells (Bivalves) hinged by a tough, elastic... read more read less