Genera : Pomacea bridgesii

Family : Ampullariidae

Geographic Origin : native to central/south America but introduced to
                             Far East

Common Names : Apple Snail, Golden Mystery Snail, Brazilian Apple Snail

Compatibility : Community ? only with peaceful inhabitants.
                      No aggressive fish, eg: Cichlids, Goldfish.
                      No Loaches, Pufferfish or other snail-eating fish.

Minimum Aquarium Size : 2 gallons per adult

Temperature : 18^o-28^oC

Habitat : Prefers lentic waters to turbulent. A coverglass is a necessity as
               snails can survive for a long time out of water and escape from
               the aquarium.
               Air space above water levels essential for egglaying as eggs are laid
               out of water, otherwise babies will drown. Mainly active at night.

Water Parameters : pH 7.5-8.5, zero ammonia, nitrite. Freshwater. No salt.
                              No trace metals especially copper.

Health : The addition of calcium, and carbonate salts may be needed for
             shell development and health in some soft water areas.

Diet : Shrimp, flake foods, algae tablets, fresh fruits, spinach, cucumber,
          courgette (cooked), green beans (cooked), broccoli (cooked), most
          soft green vegetables. Will devour most vegetation.

Plants : P.bridgesii will not eat plants

Availability : Common colours readily available from aquatics shops,
                    rarer colours available from private breeders.

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