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10 Gold Mystery Snails (Pomacea bridgesii)

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The Gold Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) adds vibrant color and natural cleaning power to your freshwater aquarium. With its bright golden shell and gentle behavior, this peaceful snail helps control algae and maintain water clarity, a perfect low-maintenance companion for community and planted tanks.

Key Points:

Bright Golden Shell
Natural Algae Cleaners

Plant & Fish Safe
Captive-bred

Native to South America, the Gold Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) is a favorite among aquarists for its brilliant yellow shell and calm demeanor. These snails stay active throughout the day, gliding across glass and plants to clear away algae and debris.

Gold Mystery Snails are plant-safe cleaners that eat soft algae, decaying plant matter, and leftover food. They help maintain a balanced and healthy aquarium ecosystem and are ideal for planted or community tanks that feature shrimp and small fish.

All of our Gold Mystery Snails are captive-bred for purity and shell quality. They adapt easily to most freshwater setups and are simple to care for, making them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Each snail is farm-raised and carefully inspected before shipping. Our Live Arrival Guarantee backs every order, so you can shop confidently knowing your snails will arrive healthy and ready to thrive.

Quick Facts

Parameter	Ideal Range
Tank Size (Minimum)	10 gallons
Temperature	68–84°F
pH	7.6–8.4
GH	6–8
KH	2–12
Lifespan	Up to 3 years
Diet	Algae, wafers, pellets, decaying plants, vegetables
Compatibility	Shrimp, peaceful fish, live plants

How to Care

Acclimate your Gold Mystery Snails slowly to prevent stress. Maintain stable water parameters and avoid using copper-based medications, as they are toxic to invertebrates. Feed algae wafers or blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach if natural algae is limited. Keep the aquarium covered. Mystery Snails sometimes explore above the water line.

Behavior Profile

Gold Mystery Snails are calm and graceful movers that stay active around the clock. Their bright yellow shells catch the light beautifully in planted aquariums, adding warmth and contrast to the aquascape. They occasionally rise to the surface to breathe through their siphon, a natural and fascinating behavior.

Best For

Aquarists want a bright, decorative snail that also cleans algae.

Beginners looking for a hardy, low-maintenance freshwater snail.

Community tank setups with shrimp, plants, or small peaceful fish.

FAQs

Does the Gold Mystery Snail’s color stay bright over time?

Yes. With a calcium-rich diet and proper lighting, their shells keep their vivid golden tone and smooth texture. Avoid low-calcium water to prevent dulling or erosion.

Will Gold Mystery Snails eat live plants?

No. They only feed on soft algae, biofilm, and decaying leaves. Healthy plants remain untouched.

How many Gold Mystery Snails should I keep together?

One snail per 5–10 gallons is ideal. They enjoy being in groups but don’t rely on social behavior to thrive.

Do Gold Mystery Snails need calcium supplements?

If your water is soft, you can add cuttlebone or calcium blocks to support strong shell growth.

Can Gold Mystery Snails climb out of the tank?

Occasionally, yes. They use an air siphon and may travel above the waterline, so a tight-fitting lid is recommended.

How active are they compared to other snails?

Gold Mystery Snails are very active, often seen gliding across glass and plants during both day and night. Their movement helps keep surfaces spotless.

DO NOT USE COPPER IN AQUARIUMS CONTAINING SNAILS!

usps delayed my package for over 3 days but these guys still arrived alive and well. They became active not even 5 minutes after i put them in the tank

So far so good.

Great addition to the tank

Great Transaction

All snails arrived alive. Great packing beautiful snails just perfect.

10x Yellow Mystery Snails (Pomacea Bridgesii)

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Great little plant. I put it in a newer planted tank and it is doing great. I ordered multiple plants and everything came nicely packed and in great shape.

Arrived quickly, healthy and just as described

Unique and healthy snails

They've done great for me over the past couple of weeks now. They do move *very* slowly and like to at least partially burrow in to the sand fairly often, but I also regularly see them hanging out elsewhere in the tank. One even came pregnant and I ended up seeing a couple of babies a few days ago!

Tiny, but healthy!

I was concerned about how these would do for me as I've had difficulty with other similar Clithon snails in the past, but these were active and healthy from the start. They really seem to enjoy hanging out on smooth rounded river rocks.

Beautiful Rabbit Snail

Hardy and relatively active variety of Rabbit Snail with vivid yellow spots just like in the photos. Definitely recommended.

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