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Mystery Snail Care Sheet

Pomacea bridgesii

Large, colorful freshwater snails available in gold, blue, purple, ivory, and more. Mystery snails are peaceful, interesting to watch, and help clean the tank.

Temperature

68–82°F

pH Range

7–8

Min Tank Size

5 gallons

Lifespan

1–2 years

Adult Size

2 inches (5 cm)

Group Size

1+ (peaceful; keep multiples for breeding)

Breeding

Easy. Lay egg clutches above the waterline (pink/white clusters). Eggs hatch in 2-4 weeks. Can produce 50-200 snails per clutch.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore — algae, calcium-rich foods, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), sinking pellets, cuttlebone for shell health.

Natural Habitat

Native to South America (Amazon basin). Found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, and swamps.

Care Tips

Lay eggs above the waterline — scrape off if you don't want babies

Need calcium supplementation for shell health — cuttlebone works great

Very sensitive to copper — lethal even in trace amounts

Great tank janitors — eat leftover food, dead plant matter, and algae

Come in stunning color varieties: gold, blue, purple, magenta, ivory

Tank-Mate Compatibility

Compatible Species (20)

Compatible

Neon Tetra

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Guppy

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Betta

Mystery snails are generally safe with bettas.

Compatible

Corydoras

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Molly

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Platy

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Swordtail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Barb

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Harlequin Rasbora

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Dwarf Gourami

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Bristlenose Pleco

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Otocinclus

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Shrimp

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Amano Shrimp

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Nerite Snail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Danio

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Rainbowfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Clown Loach

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Goldfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Catfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Use Caution (6)

Caution

Angelfish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Tiger Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

African Cichlid

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

American Cichlid

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Knifefish

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Caution

Puffer

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.