Hi Sheryl, as long as you dont find you have huge algae build ups, they should be absolutely fine. My snail went up to the water level and a tentacle came out and extended toward the surface. Best selling Purple Mystery Snails $5.99 Magenta Mystery Snails $5.99 Jade Mystery Snails $5.50 Blue Mystery Snails $5.50 Ivory Mystery Snails $4.99 Gold Mystery Snails $4.99 Assorted Mystery Snail Package $14.50 - $39.99 Youd swear they were on My 600 lb. Freshwater Mystery Snails: A Comprehensive Guide Males have a penis sheath, while females simply have a hole.The mystery snails body is typically a light beige or ivory color with dark flecks, and its siphon (breathing tube) is long and protruding. Using a siphon to clean your tank is highly recommended. The three of them will NOT stop breeding!!! As long as there are males and females in the tank, the snails will breed readily without any intervention. There also seems to be a thin, white filmy substance coming from him. This species prefers a habitat with water that is alkaline in nature, with a water hardness that ranges from 12 to 18 kH. Cheers Glenn. I have a few of these in different colors and love them. I have a 5-gallon tank with a beta fish. This species if very nonintrusive and will mind its business in a tank with other mates. Hey there! Any advice? Normal? How to Care for Mystery Snails: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - WikiHow We dont want to un-stick him and check him out because if hes alive, then we cant re-stick him and it leaves him exposed to the betta. These snails are quite large as adults, growing up to 3 inches in diameter! I plan on contacting local pet stores to inquire whether or not they would take some of them off of my hands but Id really love it if they just quit mating!! Our Purple Mystery Snails are low-maintenance and gentle on live plants, making them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced aquarium enthusiasts. Their shells have pink/purple base coloration in those purple strains without bands, light or dark bodies. Thanks, Robert. I have a small tank well oxygenated, with 2 tetras and 3 mystery snails. Mystery Snails can easily grow to the size of a golf ball and can live up to 4 years in the right conditions. Monitor the pH levels daily with a pH meter. Noticed that theres a white film all over the shell with tiny white spots . This species has an average lifespan of one year in the wild, though can live up to two years in captivity with proper care and ideal tank conditions.AvailabilityMystery snails are prolific in the pet trade and are readily available at most fish stores.