{"product_id":"10-gold-mystery-snails-pomacea-bridgesii","title":"10 Gold Mystery Snails (Pomacea bridgesii)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gold Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) adds vibrant color and natural cleaning power to your freshwater aquarium. With its bright golden shell and gentle behavior, this peaceful snail helps control algae and maintain water clarity, a perfect low-maintenance companion for community and planted tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKey Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright Golden Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Algae Cleaners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Fish Safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive-bred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to South America, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a favorite among aquarists for its brilliant yellow shell and calm demeanor. These snails stay active throughout the day, gliding across glass and plants to clear away algae and debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Mystery Snails are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplant-safe cleaners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that eat soft algae, decaying plant matter, and leftover food. They help maintain a balanced and healthy aquarium ecosystem and are ideal for planted or community tanks that feature shrimp and small fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our Gold Mystery Snails are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaptive-bred for purity and shell quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They adapt easily to most freshwater setups and are simple to care for, making them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach snail is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efarm-raised and carefully inspected before shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Our Live Arrival Guarantee backs every order, so you can shop confidently knowing your snails will arrive healthy and ready to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"165\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"399\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size (Minimum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 gallons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68–84°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.6–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 3 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae, wafers, pellets, decaying plants, vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp, peaceful fish, live plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcclimate your Gold Mystery Snails slowly to prevent stress. Maintain stable water parameters and avoid using copper-based medications, as they are toxic to invertebrates. Feed algae wafers or blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach if natural algae is limited. Keep the aquarium covered. Mystery Snails sometimes explore above the water line.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Mystery Snails are calm and graceful movers that stay active around the clock. Their bright yellow shells catch the light beautifully in planted aquariums, adding warmth and contrast to the aquascape. They occasionally rise to the surface to breathe through their siphon, a natural and fascinating behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarists want a bright, decorative snail that also cleans algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginners looking for a hardy, low-maintenance freshwater snail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity tank setups with shrimp, plants, or small peaceful fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Gold Mystery Snail’s color stay bright over time?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. With a calcium-rich diet and proper lighting, their shells keep their vivid golden tone and smooth texture. Avoid low-calcium water to prevent dulling or erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill Gold Mystery Snails eat live plants?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. They only feed on soft algae, biofilm, and decaying leaves. Healthy plants remain untouched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many Gold Mystery Snails should I keep together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne snail per 5–10 gallons is ideal. They enjoy being in groups but don’t rely on social behavior to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo Gold Mystery Snails need calcium supplements?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your water is soft, you can add cuttlebone or calcium blocks to support strong shell growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Gold Mystery Snails climb out of the tank?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasionally, yes. They use an air siphon and may travel above the waterline, so a tight-fitting lid is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow active are they compared to other snails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Mystery Snails are very active, often seen gliding across glass and plants during both day and night. Their movement helps keep surfaces spotless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-547871c5-7fff-8127-1861-0d0acf137c7e\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" face=\"Arial\"\u003eDO NOT USE COPPER IN AQUARIUMS CONTAINING SNAILS!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45392781672630,"sku":"zkx1788068997113","price":16.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/0855\/6214\/files\/10-gold-mystery-snails-pomacea-bridgesii_1.webp?v=1788069001","url":"https:\/\/www.softmorning.shop\/products\/10-gold-mystery-snails-pomacea-bridgesii","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}