{"product_id":"mussel-freshwater","title":"Mussel Freshwater","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreshwater Mussels are a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts who are looking to add a unique touch to their aquatic environment. These fascinating creatures are a type of bivalve mollusk that can live in freshwater habitats, such as streams, rivers, and lakes. In aquariums,  Freshwater Mussels can help to keep the water clean by filtering out impurities and excess nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also serve as a natural food source for certain types of fish and other aquatic animals. Additionally, their shells can add a beautiful and natural aesthetic to the tank, creating a more dynamic and visually interesting underwater landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates\/Freshwater Mussels are present in the tank.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreshwater Mussel : Care, Diet and Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Best Aquarium Size for Freshwater Mussel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA Freshwater Mussel can do well in outside \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFreshwater mussels are best kept in large outdoor containers, pools, or water gardens. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou will need a 40L or larger tank for 2 to 3 small mussels or 1 large mussel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a tank? Check \u003ca title=\"Fish Tanks for Sale in Australia | Aquariums| Buy Fish Tank Online| Coburg Aquarium\" href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/aquariums\"\u003eAquarium Tank for Sale in Coburg Aquarium Online.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFreshwater Mussel Food :\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding and breathing is accomplished by sucking water and micro-organisms through openings between the shells. The mussel is acting as a living filter. They also enjoy eating sinking algae wafers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreshwater Mussel Tank Set-up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquatic Plants \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFill the tank with water and add floating plants such as Elodea, Cabomba, or Ceratophyllum. Mussels will uproot bottom-rooted plants, so these are not recommended. You could buy aquriuam plants through Coburg Aquarium Online - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/live-plants\"\u003eLive Aquarium Plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquarium Lights and Lighting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-lighting\"\u003eLighting system\u003c\/a\u003e is mainly for the planted aquarium.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecorations for Freshwater Mussel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\/ornaments\"\u003eAquarium Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e in Freshwater Mussel tank：\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/collections\/fish-decorations\/kazoo\"\u003eKazoo handmade fish decorations\u003c\/a\u003e,  caves, plastic tunnels, silk plants, rocks, and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate for Freshwater Mussel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSand, Soil, Gravel and round pebbles are all good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucepets.com\/substrate-setup-for-live-plants-1378701\"\u003esubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e for the Freshwater Mussel tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coburg Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"4-6cm","offer_id":49047017161012,"sku":"V251","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1561\/7366\/files\/freshwater-mussel_6d9ee34c-e5be-41dd-adc7-3c1f4593bc2a.jpg?v=1771986634","url":"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/mussel-freshwater","provider":"Coburg Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}