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Description

Description

Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Pomacea bridgesii

  • Family: Ampullariidae

  • Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)

  • Size: 2 – 2.5 inches (5 – 6 cm)

  • Lifespan: 1 – 3 years

  • Tank Zone: Bottom & mid-level (often climb glass and decorations)

🌊 Water Parameters

  • TDS: 150 – 250 ppm

  • pH: 7.0 – 8.0 (slightly alkaline preferred)

  • Temperature: 20 – 28°C (68 – 82°F)

  • Hardness: 6 – 15 dGH (needs calcium for shell health)

🐌 Characteristics

  • Peaceful freshwater snail available in many colors (gold, blue, ivory, purple, etc.).

  • Large, rounded shell and long antennae.

  • Very active compared to other snails – often seen exploring or climbing.

  • Need access to air – they have a “siphon” tube to breathe at the surface.

  • Do not breed out of control like pest snails – they lay eggs above waterline.

🍽️ Food

  • Type: Omnivorous with plant preference.

  • Diet: Algae, leftover fish food, algae wafers, blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach, cucumber), calcium-rich foods.

  • Feeding: Supplement with veggies and wafers if algae is limited.

🛠️ Maintenance

  • Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (per snail).

  • Filtration: Gentle filter, stable water.

  • Decor: Plants, driftwood, rocks; avoid sharp decorations that can crack shells.

  • Water Change: 20–30% weekly; keep water clean to avoid shell erosion.

👥 Social Behavior

  • Minimum Group Size: Can be kept alone or in groups (peaceful).

  • Tank Mates: Guppies, Tetras, Corydoras, Mollies, Shrimp, peaceful fish.

  • Avoid: Loaches, Pufferfish, or Assassin Snails (they may eat them).

✅ Do’s

  • Provide calcium for healthy shell growth (cuttlebone, calcium foods).

  • Keep water line 2–3 inches below the top if you want them to lay eggs.

  • Feed extra food if the tank is low in algae.

❌ Don’ts

  • Don’t keep with aggressive or snail-eating fish.

  • Don’t let shells crack from sharp decor.

  • Don’t expose them to copper-based medications (toxic).

⭐ Quick Tips

  • Colorful, peaceful, and beginner-friendly snail.

  • Helps with cleaning algae and leftover food.

  • Fun to watch – very active compared to most snails.