Description
The Jade Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) is a gorgeous freshwater snail variety of Pomacea bridgesii, known for its glossy green-to-olive shell and creamy white foot. A stunning and peaceful addition to community and planted tanks, this snail is more than just eye candy—it’s a highly effective member of your aquarium cleanup crew. Native to South America, Jade Mystery Snails thrive in tropical aquariums where they glide across glass, driftwood, and substrate, cleaning up algae, biofilm, and uneaten food without disturbing live plants or other inhabitants.
Why Should You Choose Jade Mystery Snails?
If you’re looking for an algae-eating snail that’s equal parts beauty and function, Jade Mystery Snails are the perfect match. Their soft jade-green shells bring subtle color to your tank, while their scavenging behavior keeps the environment clean. They’re peaceful, easy to care for, and safe for shrimp, live plants, and nano aquariums.
Top Benefits:
Elegant jade-green shell with creamy white foot
Natural algae control and waste cleanup
Peaceful temperament—great for community tanks
Easy to care for and beginner-friendly
Adds visual appeal and utility to any setup
Recommended Tank Parameters
Tank Size: 5 gallons and up
pH: 7.0 – 8.2
Temperature: 72 – 78°F (22 – 26°C)
Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: < 40 ppm
Water Type: Freshwater only
Substrate: Any (smooth substrate preferred for safe movement)
Ensure adequate calcium in the water for proper shell development. A calcium supplement or cuttlebone can be helpful in snail-specific setups.
Jade Mystery Snail Breeding
Unlike Nerite Snails, Mystery Snails do breed in freshwater. They lay clusters of pinkish eggs above the waterline, typically on the tank lid or glass. If you don’t want to raise baby snails, simply remove the egg clutches before they hatch. Otherwise, they’re easy to breed and fun to watch grow!
Jade Mystery Snail Tank Compatibility
Jade Mystery Snails are peaceful and compatible with:
Freshwater shrimp like Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, and Ghost Shrimp
Nano fish such as Guppies, Tetras fish, and Rasboras
Bottom dwellers like Corydoras and Otocinclus Catfish
Other Mystery snails and peaceful snail species
Avoid snail-predators like Puffers, Loaches, and certain large Cichlids.
Jade Mystery Snail Diet
Jade Mystery Snails are omnivorous and consume:
Soft algae from glass and décor
Uneaten fish food
Dead aquatic plant matter and biofilm
For best health and color, supplement their diet with:
Algae wafers
Calcium-rich snail food
Blanched vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or kale
Visit here for more information on How to Care for Mystery Snails
Why Should You Buy Jade Mystery Snails at Splashy Fish Store?
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Jade Mystery Snail for sale and other Mystery Snails for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater snails for sale and freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more aquarium products available, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp, and other aquarium supplies.
Due to the nature of the product, we cannot sell by sex.
