The duck mussel (Anodonta anatina)
is a species of freshwater mussel found across Europe and parts of Asia. It is similar to the swan and painter mussels in both lifestyle and appearence but had a broader more yellow shell, The duck mussel inhabits slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds, where it buries itself in soft sediments. It plays an important ecological role by filtering water and providing habitat for other aquatic organisms, this species makes an excellent addition to a wildlife pond.
Duck mussel (Anodonta anatina)
The painters mussel is quite hardy and can survive a wide range of conditions. These mussels are better suited to ponds as aquariums usually don't have enough floating particles for the mussel to consume, However, mussels can sometimes thrive aquariums if food is put in for them such as algae (green water), phyto plankton, crushed fish pellets, flake food (finely crushed) or liquid fish food such as Liquifry. The larvae of the painters mussel are called glochidia.
