These shells are freshwater mussels and although there are hundreds of species, only a few are adapted to pond environments. The most commonly asked question is how do the mussels get in my pond? Do raccoons bring them or do they attach to the feet of wading birds?

To establish mussels in your garden pond, specific conditions must be met. Pond mussels bury themselves for protection and pre-filtering, digging up to two-thirds of their length. They require a sandy or fine-gravel pond bottom with a minimum thickness of 15 centimeters.

Pond Snails and Mussels. Molluscs such as pond snails or freshwater mussels can play an important role in maintaining your pond’s delicate ecosystem. Added to your pond, these natural ‘cleaners’ will help to keep the water clear.

Feb 27, 2019 · Suitable for medium to large ponds and lakes (or 1 mussel per cubic metre of water) as they can grown to 12cm... Feeding off pond debris and other small pond organisms, these native molluscs will help filter debris from your pond and clean the water as they do so.

Have you noticed mussel shells along the shoreline? Wondered how they entered your pond and what role they play in the ecosystem? They’re very adaptable and actually serve as an environmental barometer.

Since a pond mussel can filter around 400 liters of water per day, only one or two pond mussels should be used at first. Only then, if still enough water-spoiling algae remain, you can use more pond mussels in the garden pond.

Oct 3, 2010 · Good or bad for a pond? All depends on your goals and species of mussel... You have to understand what they do and how they can affect the food chain and balance of your pond. Freshwater mussels are nothing like saltwater mussels in taste. They are very bland and much more rubbery.

Pond mussels and snails are delivered fast. Handpicked and carefully packed to arrive within a few days in tip-top condition.

This widespread species is one of the few Missouri mussels successful in shallow ponds and the shallow areas of lakes, sloughs, and quiet pools in creeks and rivers. Substrate can be silt, mud, or sand.