Name |
Mystery Snails |
Common names |
Apple snail, Spike-topped apple snail, Miracle snail, Golden snail, Cherry snail, Inca snail. |
Scientific name |
Pomacea Brigesii / Pomacea Diffusa |
Tank size (minimal) |
5-gallons (~20 liters) |
Keeping |
Easy |
Breeding |
Easy |
Size |
4.5 – 6.5 cm (1.7 – 2.5 inches) |
Temperature |
20 to 28 C (~68°F – 84°F) |
Optimal PH |
7.0 – 8.0 |
Optimal GH |
7 – 18 |
Optimal KH |
8 (3 -18) |
TDS (optimal) |
100-250 (100-400) |
Nitrate |
Less than 20 ppm |
Diet |
Algae eater/omnivore |
Temperament |
Peaceful and solitary |
Life span |
1 – 3 years |
Color Form |
Species-Dependent (huge variety of colors and patterns) |