Care specifications
| Type | Snail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Max size | 1.2 in |
| Lifespan | 2–4 years |
| Temperature | 68–82 °F |
| pH | 6.8–7.8 |
| General hardness | 6–15 dGH |
| Calcium needs | High |
| Minimum tank size | 10 gallons |
| Diet | Algae, Biofilm, Hydra, Blanched vegetables, Leftover fish food |
| Roles | Pest control, Algae eater, Scavenger |
| Plant safe | No |
| Betta compatible | Yes |
| Breeds in freshwater | Yes |
| Population growth | Slow |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
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Frequently asked questions
Do spixi snails really eat hydra?
Yes — it is well documented and the main reason shrimp breeders keep them. A few spixis will graze a hydra outbreak down to nothing over a couple of weeks, with none of the livestock risk of chemical treatments like fenbendazole.
Will spixi snails eat my plants?
When hungry, they can — they are apple snails, and only the mystery snail branch of that family is truly incapable of eating plants. Keep them fed with vegetables and wafers and damage is rare, but do not put them in a high-value aquascape and assume they will behave.
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