Tank setup
A minimum 40L aquarium suits Apple Snail. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Common
Apple Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
Pomacea bridgesii
pH
7 - 8
Temperature
20° - 28 °C
Max size
5 cm
Min tank
40 L
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Sold in gold, blue, purple and ivory forms — all colour morphs of one species. Unlike its destructive cousin Pomacea canaliculata, this one largely leaves healthy plants alone. Needs calcium for shell growth and an air gap to lay eggs.
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Everything you need to keep Apple Snail healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 40L aquarium suits Apple Snail. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7–8 and 20–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Apple Snail is omnivore — algae, blanched vegetables, sinking foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Apple Snail is generally peaceful grazer. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful grazer tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Apple Snail vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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