Blue Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii var. blue) Care Guide

A beautiful blue-shelled color variant of the popular mystery snail. The translucent blue shell combined with a dark body creates an eye-catching appearance.

Overview

Pomacea bridgesii var. blue is a species in the family Ampullariidae. A beautiful blue-shelled color variant of the popular mystery snail. The translucent blue shell combined with a dark body creates an eye-catching appearance. A peaceful detritus feeder that does not harm live plants.

Taxonomy

Family: Ampullariidae
Genus: Pomacea
Scientific name: Pomacea bridgesii var. blue
Other names: Blue Apple Snail
Origin: South America, Brazil, Bolivia

Habitat

A blue colour form of Pomacea bridgesii, the spike-topped apple snail of slow rivers and floodplains in Brazil and Bolivia. It breathes through both a gill and a lung-like siphon and grazes algae and detritus while generally sparing live plants.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 30 L
Temperature: 20-28 °C
pH: 7-8
GH: 6-18 °dGH
Water flow: low
Adult size: 4-6 cm
Lifespan: 1-3 years
Difficulty: beginner

Diet

Classified as omnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: 1x daily. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.

Compatibility

Temperament: peaceful
Position in tank: bottom
Compatible tank mates: Any Peaceful Fish, Cherry Shrimp, Corydoras, Neon Tetra
Avoid with: Assassin Snail, Clown Loach, Puffer Fish

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-layer
Breeding difficulty: beginner