Dumping aquarium pets into local waters can negatively affect the ecosystem — and the consequences don’t always come at a snail’s pace. Flathead Lake is now home to mystery snails, a common house pet ...

Not everyone is a fan of snails, but there’s no denying the benefits they bring to a freshwater aquarium. Aquatic snails are fascinating creatures that bring color to a tank and help keep it clean.

When I bought my first mystery snails, I wasn’t thinking about business. I wasn’t thinking about customers, shipping boxes, or publicity of any kind. I just needed a solution for algae. A small ...