Shrimp and snails are the unsung heroes of the freshwater aquarium — tireless algae eaters, fascinating to watch, and endlessly breedable. At DSS Aquatics, our invertebrates are bred and raised in our Lowell, Michigan fish room.

Neocaridina shrimp

Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Neocaridina davidi is the most popular freshwater shrimp in the hobby. Hardy, prolific, and available in a rainbow of colors. Our colonies are bred in-house — home-bred, never imported.

Read our complete Neocaridina davidi care & breeding guide

Orange Neocaridina shrimp 10-count product card

Mystery Snails

Peaceful, hardworking algae eaters. They don’t reproduce uncontrollably in freshwater and are safe with most community fish.

Gold Mystery Snail live freshwater snail

Ramshorn Snails (Planorbella duryi)

Workhorses of the cleanup crew — constantly grazing algae, detritus, and leftover food. Excellent live food for puffers and loaches.

Read our Ramshorn Snail care & breeding guide

Why Buy from DSS Aquatics?

  • Home-bred, not imported — raised in our Michigan fish room
  • Healthy and hardy — bred in stable, well-maintained systems
  • Live arrival guarantee on every livestock order
  • Breeder support — contact us with questions

Learn. Build. Breed. Succeed. — DSS Aquatics

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