Mystery snail

A large, active snail in gold, blue, ivory and more. It needs hard water for its shell and a gap of air under the lid to breathe.

Mystery snail, side view

Care at a glance

Minimum tank5 gallons (19 L)
Temperature68–82°F (20–28°C)
pH7.0–8.0
How manyFine on its own
Adult size2 in (5.1 cm)
TemperamentPeaceful
Where it livesThe substrate, glass and decor
TypeInvertebrate

Things to know

  • It grazes algae and biofilm. Once the tank is clean, add algae wafers or blanched vegetables.
  • It needs calcium for its shell. Soft, acidic water slowly erodes it.

Good tank mates

Possible with care

Do not mix with

Open any pairing to see the reason.

Tank sizes that fit