{"product_id":"gold-mystery-snail","title":"Gold 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 Gold Mystery Snail \/ Golden Mystery Snail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Mystery Snails are colorful freshwater snails known for their bright golden-yellow shells, peaceful temperament, and active personality. Unlike smaller algae-focused snails, Mystery Snails are larger, highly visible aquarium inhabitants that spend their time exploring glass, substrate, plants, driftwood, and decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are peaceful scavengers that consume leftover foods, biofilm, some algae, and decaying organic matter. They generally leave healthy aquarium plants alone, making them an excellent choice for planted and peaceful community aquariums. \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 \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 more waste than smaller Nerite snails, so adequate filtration and regular maintenance are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystery Snails also breathe atmospheric air using a siphon and regularly travel to the surface. A \u003cstrong\u003esecure aquarium lid with some air space above the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended because they can climb above the water and potentially escape an uncovered aquarium. Females also deposit their egg clutches above the waterline. \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 Gold Mystery Snails do best in \u003cstrong\u003emineral-rich, neutral-to-alkaline water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Calcium and sufficient hardness are particularly important for maintaining strong shell growth. Very soft or acidic water can gradually cause shell erosion, pitting, and deterioration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystery Snails should not be expected to survive solely on aquarium algae. Provide a varied diet that can include sinking algae wafers, quality invertebrate foods, leftover fish foods, and blanched vegetables such as zucchini. Calcium-rich foods can also help support healthy shell development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Mystery Snails are peaceful and generally compatible with peaceful community fish and freshwater shrimp. Avoid housing them with dedicated snail predators such as Assassin Snails, puffers, and snail-eating loaches. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual Gold Mystery Snails may naturally vary slightly in shell color, size, and body coloration. 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":52680077181208,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":52680077213976,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/goldmysterysnail1.png?v=1789408206","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/gold-mystery-snail","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}