Species Profile
Mystery Snail
Pomacea diffusa
Snailspeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
68–82°F
pH
7–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
All levels
Diet
Algae wafers, blanched veggies, calcium-rich foods
Notes
Most popular community snail. Sold in gold, ivory, blue, magenta, and more. Needs calcium for shell health. Climbs above water to lay eggs, clutches can be removed to control population. Will be eaten by puffers and loaches.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Mystery Snail
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Mystery Snailin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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