Mystery snail care
Pomacea diffusa
Mystery snail (Pomacea diffusa) grows to about 5 cm (2 in) and needs a tank of at least 40 liters (11 US gallons). Keep it at 20–28 °C (68–82 °F) with a pH of 7–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeacefulPrefers hard water
Adult size5 cm · 2 in
Smallest tank40 L · 11 gal
Temperature20–28 °C · 68–82 °F
pH7–8
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Avoid with
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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