Description
Ivory Mystery Snail (Medium) (Pomacea diffusa)
Enhance your freshwater aquarium with the elegant beauty of the Ivory Mystery Snail (Pomacea diffusa). Featuring a smooth creamy-white shell with soft ivory tones, this peaceful freshwater invertebrate brings a clean, sophisticated look to planted aquariums and community tanks while also serving as a helpful member of your aquarium's clean-up crew.
Our Medium-size Ivory Mystery Snails are healthy, active, and approximately 1–1.25 inches (2.5–3.2 cm) in shell diameter, about the size of a large grape. At this size, they adapt quickly to new aquariums and still have plenty of growing to do.
Ivory Mystery Snails spend their day grazing on algae, biofilm, and leftover food, helping to keep your aquarium cleaner while adding fascinating activity to your underwater landscape. They are completely peaceful and make excellent companions for community fish, shrimp, and other non-aggressive invertebrates.
For the best shell development, provide clean, stable water with adequate calcium and a varied diet that includes algae wafers, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and quality invertebrate foods.
Whether you're building a beautiful planted aquarium or simply looking for a peaceful and beneficial addition to your tank, the Ivory Mystery Snail is an excellent choice for aquarists of all experience levels.
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Pomacea diffusa
- Common Name: Ivory Mystery Snail
- Size Offered: Medium (approximately 1–1.25 inches / 2.5–3.2 cm in shell diameter)
- Origin: South America
- Adult Size: Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Care Level: Easy
- Diet: Omnivore
- Minimum Aquarium Size: 5 gallons
- Water Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
- pH: 7.0–8.2
- Water Hardness: Moderate to Hard (recommended for healthy shell growth)
- Lifespan: 1–3 years
- Compatibility: Excellent for peaceful community aquariums
At Bioacuatica, our Ivory Mystery Snails are carefully selected for their healthy shells, active behavior, and beautiful coloration. Every snail is professionally packed with care to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to become a wonderful addition to your aquarium.
| Size | Approximate Shell Diameter | Everyday Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| S | 0.5–0.75 in (1.3–2 cm) | Marble |
| M | 0.75–1.25 in (2–3.2 cm) | Large grape |
| L | 1.25–1.75 in (3.2–4.5 cm) | Ping-pong ball |
| XL | 1.75–2.0 in (4.5–5 cm) | Golf ball |
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