Woodthorpe Hall Aquatics Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea Canaliculata)

The Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata) is a captivating addition to any aquarium or pond. These snails are visually striking and are commonly found in the aquarium trade due to their unique appearance and substantial size.

With proper care, they serve as efficient scavengers and contribute to tank cleanliness. Their intriguing respiratory system, featuring both lungs and gills, allows them to thrive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, making them amphibious creatures.

Compatibility

When considering compatibility with other tank inhabitants, special attention must be paid to potential conflicts arising from species interactions. Introducing Golden Apple Snails into communities that include snail-consuming species like Loaches, Pufferfish, or Cichlids requires careful consideration. While some fish may initially show curiosity towards the snails, close observation is necessary to prevent any harassment that could disrupt the snails' feeding or access to the water's surface for respiration. While Golden Apple Snails require ample space to graze and thrive, it's essential to note that they may consume live plants, making them more suitable for tanks with supplemental food sources rather than planted setups.

Diet

In the aquarium, the Golden Apple Snail exhibits a varied diet, consuming not only vegetables and fish food pellets but also other available foods such as live and frozen brine shrimps, dead fish, and insects. In addition, these snails play an essential role in maintaining the aquarium's ecosystem by consuming microscopic vegetation and algae that grow on the aquarium's sides, decorations, and rocks. However, their exceptional ability to climb out of the water in search of food has contributed to their classification as a pest in Asia, where they have caused crop damage.

Origin and Environment

The Golden Apple Snail is a well-known freshwater species that has become a global invader, spreading through the Amazon River Basins in South America, North America, and Central America. They have now established themselves as one of the world's most damaging invasive species, spreading to Hawaii, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and recently, Florida. These snails inhabit slow-moving rivers, ponds, and swamps and have the remarkable ability to seal their shell's entrance with an operculum. This adaptation allows them to avoid desiccation while buried in mud during dry seasons, making them exceptionally hardy and adaptable despite their invasive nature.

Payment Methods

We accept all major Credit and Debit cards, and these are processed via a third party payment gateway called Opayo. 

We also accept payments via PayPal, PayPal credit, Clearpay and Klarna which are both pay in 4 interest-free instalments. 

Also, you can pay using Android and Apple Pay if you are using a compatible device. 

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

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Next Day Shipping cut off is at Noon/12:00pm

Orders after that time will be processed the next working day

Please Note: Certain ponds, aquariums, all pond plants, and all livestock are excluded from free delivery.

The blue highlighted area on the map below is where we deliver on our own vehicle. Unfortunately, if you are not in one of these postcode zones we are unable to deliver certain items such as plants, small glass items and selective other products.

We offer a few different delivery options depending on the size and value of your order.

Certain orders over £50 qualify for free mainland UK (excludes Northern Ireland, Pond Plants, and livestock) delivery which will arrive within 3-5 working days of the order being processed.

Orders Below £50 in Mainland UK will be charged a standard delivery fee of £5.99.

Pond Plant and Tropical/Marine/Pond Livestock will be charged a delivery fee of £19.99.

Additional Shipping Charges

For any orders that do not include Aquariums, the below is charged:

Next Working Day Parcel Delivery to Mainland UK - £7.99 OR £2.99 if the order is over £50 (excludes Northern Ireland)

Standard Parcel Delivery to Northern Ireland £8.99

Standard Parcel Delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands £9.99

Standard Parcel Delivery to Jersey & Guernsey £12.99

For all Aquarium, Medium - Extra Large Terrarium/Vivarium/Paludarium deliveries (Excluding biOrbs & Smaller Aquariums), the below is charged:

You must be present for delivery and please check your item before signing for delivery.

A payment link will be sent to you if redelivery is required.

Next Working Day Pallet Delivery - £20

2 Hour Booking Slot Pallet Delivery - £20

Pallet Delivery to Northern Ireland - £45

Saturday and OptiClear 90 & 120 Delivery - £60

Pallet Delivery to Isle of Wight (PO30 and Above) and Scottish Highlands (AB, PH, IV1-36, IV, KW1-14, KY, PA21-41) - £45

Pallet Delivery to the Scottish Isles (KA27-28, PA60-90, ZE, JE, GY, IM, IV40-56, KW15-17, PH42-44, PA20, PA42-49) - £120

Pallet Delivery to Outer Hebrides (HS) - £140

Pond's over 1000 litres will be a curb side pallet delivery.

Aquariums over 125 litre will be a curb side pallet delivery.

The couriers we use are Royal Mail, DX, APC, and UPN.

Standard Delivery

Northern Ireland Standard Delivery

Next Day Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Saturday Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Livestock Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Plant Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Standard Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Next Day Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Saturday Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Northern Ireland Curb Side Pallet Delivery