Ivory Snail (Pomacea bridgesii var. ivory) Care Guide

A beautiful white to cream-colored variety of the Mystery Snail with a translucent shell and pale ivory body.

Overview

Pomacea bridgesii var. ivory is a species in the family Ampullariidae. A beautiful white to cream-colored variety of the Mystery Snail with a translucent shell and pale ivory body. Peaceful and does not harm live plants, making it a perfect addition to planted community tanks. Available in various shades of white and cream.

Taxonomy

Family: Ampullariidae
Genus: Pomacea
Scientific name: Pomacea bridgesii var. ivory
Other names: Ivory Mystery Snail, White Mystery Snail
Origin: South America, Brazil, Bolivia

Habitat

A white colour form of the South American apple snail Pomacea bridgesii, from slow rivers and floodplains of Brazil and Bolivia. Primarily a detritivore that eats decaying plant matter and uneaten food rather than healthy 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
Avoid with: Assassin Snail, Clown Loach, Puffer Fish

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-layer
Breeding difficulty: beginner