Blue Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
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pH
7–8
Temperature
20–28 °C
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A beautiful color variant of the common Mystery Snail, this type has a dark body that shows through a light-colored shell, creating a lovely blue appearance. Their care and behavior are identical to other Mystery Snails. They are peaceful scavengers that add a unique color to the aquarium.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Blue Mystery Snail healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Add it only to a fully cycled, mature tank: invertebrates tolerate ammonia and nitrite far worse than fish. Keep a lid on: many snails climb out.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7–8 and 20–28°C. Never use copper: most fish medications and some plant fertilisers contain it and it kills invertebrates. Drip-acclimate over at least an hour. Enough calcium and hardness keeps shells from pitting.
Feeding
Detritivore. Remove uneaten food within a few hours so it doesn't foul the water.
Behaviour
Most activity happens at night and around feeding.
Tankmates
Many fish eat snails (loaches and puffers in particular). Keep it with small, peaceful fish, or on its own.
Breeding
Blue Mystery Snail breeds readily in a stable, predator-free tank.
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