Mystery Snail Care Guide
Pomacea bridgesii · Easy care · 5 gallon minimum
A big, peaceful, colorful snail that scavenges leftovers; needs harder water to keep a healthy shell.
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How big does a mystery snail get?
A mystery snail (Pomacea bridgesii) reaches about 2.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a mystery snail a minimum of 5 gallons, with water at 68–82°F and a pH of 7–8. As a easy-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a mystery snail with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the mystery snail
Pomacea bridgesii, common name the gold Inca snail, spike-topped apple snail or mystery snail, is a South American species of freshwater snail with gills and an operculum, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Ampullariidae. These snails were most probably introduced to the United States through the aquarium trade.
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