Large Swan Mussels. 2023 New Season. Pond Cleaner – Wildlife Ponds. X 5

• LIVE SWAN MUSSELS

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Swan Mussels (Anodonta cygnea) Feeding off pond debris and other small pond organisms, these native large molluscs will help filter debris from your pond / tank and clean the water as they do so. Suitable for very large tanks, ponds and lakes (or 1 mussel per cubic metre of water) as they can grow to 17cm by 9cm in size. You will receive approx. 5″ mussels. Mussel Care: Mussels are filter feeders and ideally will not want to be stored in clean water, they would normally bury themselves in the mud at the bottom of a pond. They feed off plankton, pond debris and other microscopic organisms, by drawing water in through an incurrent syphon and expelling cleaned liquid through an excurrent syphon. Because they will find food naturally in the pond they don’t need feeding and can be left to their own devices. Sometimes Swan mussels can be seen with a foot like body emerging from the shell, they use this to move around or to bury themselves. Please note that all such mussels are sensitive to aquatic medications, in particular those which contain copper. Swan Mussels are superb in garden ponds, and make a great, and diverse introduction into wildlife ponds. Preferred water conditions: Will acclimatize to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.6-8.1, Temperature: Cold water-temperate between 2-25 Degrees C (34-82) Delivery & Returns (Sent Monday – Thursday to minimise stress or courier next day for large orders) WE OFFER A LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE ON ALL OUR LIVE STOCK BUT YOU MUST GIVE THEM TIME TO RECOVER.ANY PROBLEMS WITH LIVE FISH OR INVERTS YOU MUST PHOTOGRAPH BEFORE OPENING THE BAG THEY ARE PACKED IN.