freshwaterAlgae eater

Mystery snail

Pomacea bridgesii
Mystery snail

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
4 to 5cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
30L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
22 to 28C
๐ŸงชpH
7.0 to 8.0
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater
โณLifespan
1 to 3 years

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Large colourful apple snail available in golden, blue, purple, ivory and other striking colour morphs. Active and visible during daylight hours. Lays distinctive pink egg clutches above the waterline.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Algae, blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets, cucumber. Needs calcium rich foods for a strong and healthy shell.

โœจBenefits

Cleans algae from glass and decorations, scavenges uneaten food helping to reduce ammonia spikes.

๐ŸฃBreeding control

Lays pink egg clutches above the waterline. Easy to remove clutches to control population. Requires both sexes to breed.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Most peaceful fish, Shrimp, Other snails

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