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Ivory Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)
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Description
The Ivory Mystery Snail is a peaceful freshwater snail known for its creamy-white shell and efficient scavenging habits. It adds charm and utility to aquariums without overwhelming bio-load or breeding excessively.
Difficulty Level
Beginner Friendly
Region
Ivory Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Low-maintenance and peaceful, just needs calcium-rich water and tank stability.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Often captive-bred, but care should be taken not to release into wild ecosystems due to invasive potential in some climates.
Origin
Native to South America, primarily the Amazon basin in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, and marshes.
Visual & Functional Appeal
Features a smooth, creamy ivory shell with a gentle spiral pattern. Large and active, it glides across surfaces while cleaning. Its size and elegant coloration add both motion and contrast to planted or bare-bottom tanks.
Purpose
Acts as a scavenger and algae grazer. Cleans surfaces, consumes leftover food, and stirs detritus from dead spots without harming plants or other inhabitants.
Importance
Popular in beginner and advanced setups alike for their utility and peaceful demeanor. Unlike pest snails, they are slow breeders and easily controlled.
Included Resources
Requires calcium for shell strength. Needs a secure lid—mystery snails can escape. Gentle flow, stable water, and high oxygenation preferred. Can benefit from algae wafers and blanched veggies.
Best Use Cases
Ideal in community tanks, nano tanks, and planted aquariums. Compatible with shrimp colonies, livebearers, and peaceful fish. Great for educational or aesthetic-focused tanks.
Conservation Context
Captive-bred worldwide. Must never be released into wild waterways where they can become invasive.
Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Shrimp colonies
• Guppies, mollies, and platies
• Tetras and rasboras
• Peaceful cichlids (rams, apistos)
• Snail-safe bettas
Region (A)
• Latitude: -10.3333° S
• Longitude: -63.3667° W
(Rondônia, Brazil — upper Amazon tributaries)
Region (B)
• Latitude: -16.5000° S
• Longitude: -68.1500° W
(La Paz Department, Bolivia — Andean Amazon foothills)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Ivory Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Low-maintenance and peaceful, just needs calcium-rich water and tank stability.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Often captive-bred, but care should be taken not to release into wild ecosystems due to invasive potential in some climates.
Origin
Native to South America, primarily the Amazon basin in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, and marshes.
Visual & Functional Appeal
Features a smooth, creamy ivory shell with a gentle spiral pattern. Large and active, it glides across surfaces while cleaning. Its size and elegant coloration add both motion and contrast to planted or bare-bottom tanks.
Purpose
Acts as a scavenger and algae grazer. Cleans surfaces, consumes leftover food, and stirs detritus from dead spots without harming plants or other inhabitants.
Importance
Popular in beginner and advanced setups alike for their utility and peaceful demeanor. Unlike pest snails, they are slow breeders and easily controlled.
Included Resources
Requires calcium for shell strength. Needs a secure lid—mystery snails can escape. Gentle flow, stable water, and high oxygenation preferred. Can benefit from algae wafers and blanched veggies.
Best Use Cases
Ideal in community tanks, nano tanks, and planted aquariums. Compatible with shrimp colonies, livebearers, and peaceful fish. Great for educational or aesthetic-focused tanks.
Conservation Context
Captive-bred worldwide. Must never be released into wild waterways where they can become invasive.
Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Shrimp colonies
• Guppies, mollies, and platies
• Tetras and rasboras
• Peaceful cichlids (rams, apistos)
• Snail-safe bettas
Region (A)
• Latitude: -10.3333° S
• Longitude: -63.3667° W
(Rondônia, Brazil — upper Amazon tributaries)
Region (B)
• Latitude: -16.5000° S
• Longitude: -68.1500° W
(La Paz Department, Bolivia — Andean Amazon foothills)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Ivory Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Low-maintenance and peaceful, just needs calcium-rich water and tank stability.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Often captive-bred, but care should be taken not to release into wild ecosystems due to invasive potential in some climates.
Origin
Native to South America, primarily the Amazon basin in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, and marshes.
Visual & Functional Appeal
Features a smooth, creamy ivory shell with a gentle spiral pattern. Large and active, it glides across surfaces while cleaning. Its size and elegant coloration add both motion and contrast to planted or bare-bottom tanks.
Purpose
Acts as a scavenger and algae grazer. Cleans surfaces, consumes leftover food, and stirs detritus from dead spots without harming plants or other inhabitants.
Importance
Popular in beginner and advanced setups alike for their utility and peaceful demeanor. Unlike pest snails, they are slow breeders and easily controlled.
Included Resources
Requires calcium for shell strength. Needs a secure lid—mystery snails can escape. Gentle flow, stable water, and high oxygenation preferred. Can benefit from algae wafers and blanched veggies.
Best Use Cases
Ideal in community tanks, nano tanks, and planted aquariums. Compatible with shrimp colonies, livebearers, and peaceful fish. Great for educational or aesthetic-focused tanks.
Conservation Context
Captive-bred worldwide. Must never be released into wild waterways where they can become invasive.
Ideal Aquatic Animals
• Shrimp colonies
• Guppies, mollies, and platies
• Tetras and rasboras
• Peaceful cichlids (rams, apistos)
• Snail-safe bettas
Region (A)
• Latitude: -10.3333° S
• Longitude: -63.3667° W
(Rondônia, Brazil — upper Amazon tributaries)
Region (B)
• Latitude: -16.5000° S
• Longitude: -68.1500° W
(La Paz Department, Bolivia — Andean Amazon foothills)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Ivory Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)
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