Ivory Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii var. compatibility profile. Plan freshwater shrimp and snail setups by troubleshooting community bioload and water parameter overlap.
Core facts & bioload scores
Typesnail
Adult size2"
Minimum tank10 gal
Group1+
- temperature68-82F
- pH7-8.4
- water_hardnessGH 8-20 dGH | KH 4-12 dKH
- breedinglays egg clutches above waterline
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetysafe
- predator_risklow
- cleanup_rolenone
Community setups & swim zone pressure
Success with Ivory Mystery Snail requires troubleshooting community setups for predatory risks. Because they occupy the glass/substrate zone, ensure your filtration capacity is ready for their specific bioload score.
Compatibility caveats
- notesMystery snail color form that needs hard water, supplemental feeding, and a secure lid with air access.
- caveatNeeds hard, mineralized water for shell growth; soft acidic tanks lead to erosion and poor long-term health.
- caveatProvide an air gap and a tight lid because mystery snails climb above the waterline and can escape.
- caveatSupplement with vegetables or prepared snail foods; a clean tank may not grow enough algae to support them.
- caveatKeep away from snail predators and copper treatments; damaged antennae are common with nipping fish.
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Bettagreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Malaysian Trumpet Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ramshorn Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Pond Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Horned Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Honey Gouramigreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Japanese Trapdoor Snailgreencompatible | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->