🐌 Pomacea Bridgesii (Mystery Snail) – Vibrant, Peaceful, and Perfect for Freshwater Aquariums

The Pomacea bridgesii, commonly known as the Mystery Snail, is one of the most popular freshwater snails in the aquarium hobby—and for good reason. With its gentle nature, attractive shell colors, and helpful algae-eating habits, this snail is an excellent addition to community tanks of all sizes. Mystery snails bring both beauty and function to your tank, making them a favorite among aquarists from beginner to expert levels.

✅ Key Features & Benefits

• Colorful & Eye-Catching
  Available in vibrant shell variations like golden yellow, blue, ivory, brown, purple, and jade—Pomacea bridgesii enhances any tank’s aesthetic without overwhelming other aquatic life.

• Peaceful Community Member
  Completely non-aggressive, these snails are safe to house with fish, shrimp, and other peaceful tank mates. They mind their own business and help maintain balance in the tank.

• Algae and Waste Cleaner
  Mystery snails help keep your tank clean by feeding on algae, leftover food, and decaying plant matter. Though not a complete replacement for regular cleaning, they’re efficient and low-maintenance tank helpers.

• Easy to Keep & Hardy
  Great for beginners, Pomacea bridgesii adapt well to a range of water conditions and don’t require special lighting or complex filtration. They’re highly resilient and can thrive in well-maintained aquariums.

🌊 Water Conditions

💧 Tip: Add crushed coral or cuttlebone to maintain calcium levels—this promotes healthy shell growth and prevents erosion or cracking.

🐠 Compatible Tank Mates

Pomacea bridgesii gets along well with:

• Peaceful community fish (guppies, mollies, tetras, rasboras)

• Freshwater shrimp (cherry, Amano, ghost)

• Other snails (nerites, ramshorns, rabbit snails)

🚫 Avoid housing with:

• Aggressive or curious fish (cichlids, loaches, puffers)

• Crayfish or large crabs that may damage their soft bodies or shells

🍽 Feeding Habits & Diet

• Primarily feed on algae, biofilm, and detritus

• Supplement their diet with:

  • Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber)

  • Algae wafers and sinking pellets

  • Calcium-rich food for shell strength (cuttlebone, snail cookies)

Feed once a day and remove uneaten food after a few hours to maintain water quality.

🛠️ Care & Maintenance Tips

• Keep a secure lid on your tank—Mystery snails are known to climb out!

• Perform regular water changes to avoid high nitrate levels

• Monitor shell health—pitting or holes may indicate low calcium

• Watch for overpopulation—Pomacea bridgesii lay eggs above water; remove if not breeding intentionally