{"product_id":"blue-mystery-snail","title":"Blue Mystery Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePomacea bridgesii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Mystery Snail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Mystery Snails are a colorful freshwater Mystery Snail variety prized for their unusual slate-blue to steel-blue appearance. Their combination of a translucent shell and darker blue-gray body creates the characteristic blue coloration, which can become more pronounced as the snail matures. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese peaceful snails are active scavengers that spend their time exploring aquarium glass, substrate, plants, rocks, and driftwood. They consume biofilm, some soft algae, leftover foods, and decaying organic matter while generally leaving healthy aquarium plants alone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10 gallons recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e68–82°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7.0–8.4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8–18 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4–12 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Scavenger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 per 10 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on filtration and available food. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, fully cycled freshwater aquarium with good filtration is ideal. Mystery Snails produce a noticeable bioload for their size, so adequate filtration and routine maintenance are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystery Snails regularly travel to the surface to breathe atmospheric air using their siphon. Keep the aquarium securely covered while leaving some space between the water surface and lid. Females also lay their egg clutches \u003cstrong\u003eabove the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Mystery Snails benefit from neutral-to-alkaline, mineral-rich water. Calcium and adequate hardness are important for healthy shell development. Prolonged exposure to soft, acidic water can cause shell erosion and pitting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not rely solely on algae. Supplement natural grazing with quality sinking foods, algae wafers, invertebrate foods, and blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Mystery Snails are peaceful and generally suitable for community aquariums with peaceful fish and freshwater shrimp. Avoid keeping them with Assassin Snails, puffers, aggressive snail-eating loaches, or other animals known to prey on snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual Blue Mystery Snails naturally vary in shell shade, blue intensity, body coloration, and size. Aqua Huna selects males and females randomly and does not guarantee a particular sex. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":52680079737112,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":52680079769880,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/bluemysterysnail1.png?v=1789408438","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/blue-mystery-snail","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}