Apple Snail Blue
Pomacea bridgesii
Origin: South America
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 40 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Algae, decaying plant matter, blanched vegetables, snail-specific pellets
- Temperament
- Peaceful; ignore tankmates completely
About
Blue Apple Snails (Pomacea bridgesii var.) carry a striking blue-grey shell and body colouration that looks stunning in a well-lit aquarium. Like all Pomacea bridgesii variants they are plant-safe and feed primarily on decaying organic matter and algae. Active and personable, they regularly ascend to the surface to breathe atmospheric air.
Care Guide
Keep in groups of 2 or more. Provide a calcium-rich diet (blanched vegetables, cuttlebone) to maintain shell integrity. Ensure the tank lid is secure — apple snails are excellent escape artists. Avoid copper-based treatments which are lethal. pH above 7.0 prevents shell erosion. Separate from fish that may nip at their antennae.
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