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Pomacea bridgesii 'Mystery Snail' Blue
Pomacea bridgesii
Origin: South America (aquacultured)
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Water Parameters
Temperature20–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8
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GH (Hardness)8–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)5–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 5 cm
- Min Tank
- 30 L
- Lifespan
- 1-3
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; plant safe
About
Pomacea bridgesii, the Mystery Snail, is a large, peaceful apple snail that lays eggs above the waterline — making it non-invasive. The blue form has a stunning blue-grey shell and foot. Does not eat live plants. Active, curious snail.
Care Guide
Temperature 20–27°C, pH 7.0–8.0, GH 8+. Provide calcium supplement or cuttlebone for shell. Feeds on algae, dead plant matter and sinking pellets. Lays egg clutches above waterline. Safe with plants.
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