Blue Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)
These Blue Mystery Snails are not only beautiful but also excellent algae eaters. They naturally consume algae from aquarium walls, plants, and substrate, reducing the need for manual cleaning. They are peaceful and do not pose a threat to other tank inhabitants.
Available at 1 inch to 1.5″ in diameter, these snails grow quickly and can reach up to 3 inches in size. They have a strong appetite and thrive on a varied diet including commercial snail food, blanched vegetables (such as spinach and zucchini), and mulberry leaves.
Recommended Tank Parameters
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68F – 84F |
| PH | 7.4 – 8.4 |
| KH | 3 – 14 KH |
FAQ
How fast do Blue Mystery Snails grow?
They grow quickly and can reach up to 3 inches in diameter within a few months.
Do Blue Mystery Snails eat other tank inhabitants?
No, they are peaceful and only consume algae and plant matter.
What do Blue Mystery Snails eat?
They eat algae, blanched spinach and zucchini, and mulberry leaves. Commercial snail food is also recommended.
Andrew Duncan –
The snails arrived healthy and active. They started eating algae within a week and have made my tank much cleaner. Easy to care for and don’t stress other fish.
Carol Tucker –
Great addition to my aquarium. They’re peaceful and help keep the glass and plants clean. I feed them spinach and mulberry leaves weekly.
Deirdre James –
I’ve had them for two months now and they’ve grown to about 1.8 inches. They’re very active and don’t seem to compete with my other fish.
Neil Mills –
The snails are beautiful and effective at cleaning algae. I noticed less buildup on the tank walls after introducing them.