{"product_id":"chopstick-snail-stenomelania-torulosa-freshwater-substrate-cleaner-snail","title":"Chopstick Snail - Substrate Cleaner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Chopstick Snail (\u003cem\u003eStenomelania torulosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most striking freshwater snails you can add to an aquarium — with its elongated, spiraled shell resembling an actual chopstick. These peaceful nocturnal scavengers serve as a dedicated cleanup crew, tirelessly turning over your substrate and consuming algae, biofilm, and detritus. Beginner-friendly and hardy, they're an excellent addition to planted tanks and community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F (24–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–12 (harder water better for shell growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — algae, biofilm, detritus, leftover food; supplement with sinking pellets and blanched vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — safe with all community fish and inverts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — avoid all copper-based medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChopstick Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStenomelania torulosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSnail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia (wild-collected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChopstick snails are entirely peaceful and are excellent community tank residents. A soft sand substrate is recommended because they love to burrow. They will not harm plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community tetras, rasboras, guppies, corydoras, shrimp, nerites, mystery snails, peaceful plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snail-eating fish (loaches, pufferfish, most cichlids), aggressive species, and any tank using copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they overpopulate my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Chopstick snails require brackish water to breed, so they will not multiply in a freshwater aquarium — making them perfect controlled cleanup crew members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe with shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, completely safe. They coexist peacefully with cherry shrimp, Amano shrimp, and all other inverts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 snail per 5–10 gallons is a good ratio for substrate cleanup in a moderately stocked tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are they always burrowing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is totally normal behavior. Chopstick snails are substrate-burrowers by nature — they'll emerge at night and when feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll invertebrates ship via USPS Priority or UPS Next Day. Inverts are individually bagged with insulated packaging and heat or cold packs as needed for safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e We guarantee live arrival. If any invertebrate arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo in the unopened bag. We will issue a full refund or replacement at our discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carolina Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48644798644443,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_3efce4f6-8947-40e4-8e97-0b2a99ace957.png?v=1776961719","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/chopstick-snail-stenomelania-torulosa-freshwater-substrate-cleaner-snail","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}