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Trapdoor Pond Snails

Trapdoor Pond Snails

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Trapdoor Snails are freshwater snails that are tranquil, non-aggressive algae eaters. They will spend hours on end scouring your tank for uneaten food as well as other edible material. Trapdoor snails can take a bit of time to adjust to their new environment. They are slow moving and very cautious animals, so do not be alarmed if they are motionless over a period of time. Snails are very hardy and are recommended for beginners, because they require very little care. Our snails range in size depending on age, but will generally by 1-2 inches. It is not uncommon for a trapdoor snail to have some algae growth on its shell. Trapdoor snails have live offspring. Our snails are raised in outdoor mud ponds. They can be placed in indoor aquariums and do a great job cleaning your tank, however because they are raised in ponds their shells are a dark green brown color.

RESTRICTIONS: Trapdoor snails are restricted from being shipped into WI. Buyers are responsible for double checking local and state regulations before ordering live fish. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

About our Snails, Crayfish & Tadpoles

Trapdoor Snails
Trapdoor Snails are aquatic freshwater snails that are tranquil, non-aggressive algae eaters. They will spend hours scouring your tank for uneaten fish food, algae as well as other edible material. Trapdoor snails can take a bit of time to adjust to their new environment. They are slow moving and very cautious animals, so do not be alarmed if they are motionless over a period of time. Snails are very hardy and are recommended for beginners, because they require very little care. Our snails range in size depending on age, but will generally by 1-2 inches. It is not uncommon for a trapdoor snail to have some algae growth on its shell. Trapdoor snails have live offspring. Our snails are raised in outdoor mud ponds. They can be placed in indoor aquariums and do a great job cleaning your tank, however because they are raised in ponds their shells are a dark green brown color.

RESTRICTIONS: Trapdoor snails are restricted from being shipped into WI. Buyers are responsible for double checking local and state regulations before ordering live fish. 

Bullfrog Tadpoles
Bullfrog Tadpoles will grow into large bullfrogs. It can take up to 2 years for them to fully transition depending on their environment and food sources. Tadpoles will eat algae and small water invertebrates until they transition to bullfrogs. Please note that fully transitioned bullfrogs are carnivorous frogs and will eat small insects and fish. Tadpoles do well with any normal fish food and their diet can be supplemented with boiled leafy vegetables. Our tadpoles are fed with our mini pellet floating food.

RESTRICTIONS: Bullfrog tadpoles are restricted from being shipped into these states: AZ, ID, PA, UT, WA, MT. Buyers are responsible for double checking local and state regulations before ordering live fish or animals. 

Crayfish
Crayfish, crawfish, crawdads, or freshwater lobsters are crustaceans that live in streams, rivers, and ponds. Crayfish can range from 2-5 inches in length depending on what are currently in stock. Assorted crayfish species can include northern virile crayfish or white river crayfish. Some states do have species restrictions so please do check your state regulations. Crayfish are semi aggressive animals and do need adequate space and environment before housing with fish or other animals. These crayfish are for ornamental purposes only, meaning we are not selling them for human consumption. 

RESTRICTIONS: Crayfish are restricted from being shipped into PA. Missouri and some other states have species restrictions so please check your state restrictions. It is the buyers
responsibility to check their local and state restrictions and regulations.


Please note the pictures shown above are a good representation of our fish, crayfish, tadpoles or snails but not the exact animals/fish you will receive.

Live Arrival Guarantee

Live Arrival Guarantee

Toledo Goldfish guarantees your fish will arrive to you in excellent condition or we will ship replacements or refund your purchase. Step by step acclimation instructions will be included with your order to help insure a smooth transition for your fish. We do try to always include extra fish with each order so please do always count the number of live fish your receive as well as any that have issues before reaching out. If you have any issues with your shipment you can reach us directly at info@toledogoldfish.com.

Please note: This item is a living being. We hope your aquatic creature lives a long, happy life! But there is always a chance its lifespan will end prematurely. Before you buy consider the possibility of disappointment about the lifespan. These are live animals and may not survive shipments in extreme heat or cold. We do package our shipments well, but please postpone your order if daytime temperatures in your area are below 45° or above 90°.
DO NOT RELEASE AQUATIC CREATURES INTO THE WILD.

RESTRICTIONS: Buyers are responsible for double checking local and state regulations before ordering live fish. 

Shipping Details

Toledo Goldfish provides FREE SHIPPING on all goldfish, koi, crayfish, minnow, tadpole and snail orders.  We process orders for overnight arrival to your door Tuesday - Friday. We currently utilize FedEx and UPS. We cannot ship products to PO or APO addresses and do not use USPS for live fish.

Orders placed by 10AM EST Monday - Thursday will ship same day, with orders being placed after the cut-off time shipping the next day. Orders placed after 10AM EST on Thursdays will ship the following
Monday.

If you order fish and large amounts of fish food, they may be shipped separately. Small bags of fish food may ship in the same box as the fish.

How We Ship Our Fish

Our fish are packed in insulated cardboard boxes with stryo, foil and/or ice packs depending on the weather. We ship your fish with cold spring water and pure oxygen which allow them to travel overnight from our farm to your door.

We ship all live fish for overnight delivery but we do pack our fish to hopefully be okay in the case of an unexpected delay by the carrier. It doesn’t happen often, but please do always receive a delayed
box and get your fish into fresh water as soon as possible on arrival. Make sure to count all the live fish and any that have issues and reach out to us at info@toledogoldfish.com within 24 hours.

Born & Raised in the USA

Born and Raised in the USA
All Toledo Goldfish live fish and critters are born and raised on our family fish farm in the USA. Our family fish farm locations and fish are health certified to insure you are receiving a quality product.

Fish Feeding

Goldfish can eat many different types of fish flakes or pellets. We suggest goldfish smaller than 4" in size are fed flake fish food or mini pellet floating food. Goldfish larger than 4" can have either the mini pellets or larger 5mm pellets.  Be careful to follow feeding instructions as overfeeding your fish can be harmful for your fish.

It is common for fish to by shy or stand offish upon arrival. It can take them some time to adapt to their new environment and learn to come up and feed.

To learn more about feeding your fish and feed training your fish check out this blog post: https://toledogoldfish.com/blogs/news/all-about-feed-training-your-koi-and-goldfish

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Dylan
Trapdoor snails

2nd time buying from Toledo. Purchased 25 snails. Order was processed quickly and the snails arrived packed securely and safely. Within minutes of introducing them into the new environment they were active and moving around. Snails were nicely sized with most being the size of a large marble or up to 1” or larger. It’s been a week or so and everyone is still active and seemingly healthy.

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Richard
I bought 10 snails and delivery was great

I bought 10 snails and delivery was great. They’ve disappeared in my pond, are these breeders? Because I can see I need more, maybe a lot more. There is a catfish in my pond I wonder if he’ll eat them.

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Stormey
Quick shipping, great price, excellent packaging

Quick shipping, great price, excellent packaging.

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Karen
Very pleased

Very pleased. The packaging was fantastic, double bagged cool pack added and the fast shipping was first rate. I live in a rural area in oregon and still received them the next day. The quality of the snails is impressive, all healthy mostly large size a few extras, and all alive.I was so impressed with the snails that I ordered fish 2 days later. You definitely have my business and I highly recommend anyone else who wants a quality product to buy from you.

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Andy
You guys are awesome to work with

You guys are awesome to work with. My orders have always been as promised. I’ve told many of buddies about you guys. Hopefully you’ll get additional business from them

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Waldo
Snails arrived in good

Snails arrived in good condition

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Anonymous
Nice snails!

Nice snails!

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David G.
Great snails

Great snails. Came all alive.

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Diane R.
The snails arrived in fine shape and are busy

The snails arrived in fine shape and are busy eating algae!

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Diane R.
I spotted a brave little snail clear a one foot

I spotted a brave little snail clear a one foot square spot in our algae.
Go, go, escargot!

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Royce
Trapdoor snails, Great service from ToledoGoldfish!

The snails arrived in good condition yesterday, and there were more than 50 in the bag. The first snail emerged from its shell within a minute, and by the second day, most were moving. The snails are doing a great job of cleaning up the algae.

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Scott L.
Honest and

Honest and reliable

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Rob H.
Arrived alive and healthy

Arrived alive and healthy. In the pond now.

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Sherry
Best Snails Ever

I have been purchasing snails for my backyard goldfish pond from Toledo Goldfish Co for several years. I have never been disappointed with the snails I receive. Good size and very healthy. All arrive alive and thriving but I think it is such a wonderful customer service practice to include a couple extra as a "Just in Case". I've had the snails for a few weeks now and they have been busy doing their job of cleaning. Oh, I was super stoked to find a little baby snail on the shell of a larger one. As long as my goldfish didn't find him I might have received another extra? :)

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DLightly
The only place I order from

Toledo Goldfish is the one and only company I stock my ponds with. I stocked my Colorado pond with their fish and my Ohio pond with their fish. The very healthiest animals you could possibly get. Always vigorous and immaculate, every single order. There’s always a couple extras too. These snails were no exception. Healthy shells, plump snail, energetic. Excellent as always.

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Kathy
trapdoor snails

received my order of 50 today... all okay appear to be health nice multi sizes. . shipped with a cool pack and water was still cool. Happy Camper

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Sandra L.
100% positive!

I’ve been doing business with these folks for a few years. I’ve never been disappointed. I will continue to buy from here. Thanks!!😊

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Rebecca S.
Dead snails

I'm so disappointed with the snails order. Only 2 of the 6 snails i received were alive. I have waited weeks to here from customer service. They said it takes awhile for them to move...but not weeks!
These are expensive. I have ordered other live fish that were very healthy and all of them lived except a couple. I thought the snails would be guernteed live delivery too.

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Rebecca S.
4 dead

Still waiting for some response to receiving 4 dead and 2 live snails. It's been over a month.

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Sean D.
Great service!

This is my 5th order and they do what they say! They never fail and go above and beyond!

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Joseph M.
Healthy and large

I couldn't believe when I opened the container and saw healthy large snails. I was fully expecting small individuals that will grow over time but I couldn't have been more wrong. Within an hour they were off to eat algae off the rocks!

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joel m.
Great Critters!

Got my annual goldfish/minnow/snail purchase. Fast delivery, never a lost critter, fair pricing!

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Kyle H.
Perfect!

Repeat customer for a reason!

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charles f.
Looks good

Arrived on time and after a week doing well.

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Robert S.
Arrive Alive

ALL arrived in great condition, on time and were easily introduced.

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Richard H.
Great Purchase

Snails arrived healthy and nicely sized. I have purchased from Toledo Goldfish for 3-4 years now; always exceed my expectations. Will buy again.

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Randall
Excellent product and service!!!

Snails are all alive, adapted well to our fish tank. Got extra snails for the order of 50!!! Including 10 baby snails!!! 😃

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Steve
Thank You!!

Thank you again, and as always, a perfect delivery of fairly priced, high quality animals!

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Cathy W.
Trapdoor Snails

We ordered these Trapdoor Snails to help with our algae.
They came well package and all were alive. They are big and fun to watch moving in our pond. Doing a great job with cleaning. They resemble the "poop" imoji and our neighborhood boys love to come and count them 🐌💩

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Brody B.
Arrived in good condition

My snails arrived with the water still a little cool, which was reassuring. They all look good from what I can tell. There was no smell whatsoever in the bag. I ordered 200 and hoping that will help clear up my pond.

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Deborah
Cool Snails

I put these snails in my pond and they are doing their job. Plus they are cool to look at.

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