Description
The Purple Albino Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) is one of the most visually unique snails in the freshwater aquarium hobby. With its stunning lavender to deep plum shell and contrasting albino white body, this Purple Mystery snail adds bold visual flair to any aquascape. A rare variant of Pomacea bridgesii, this snail is not only beautiful—it’s an essential member of the aquarium cleanup crew, helping to control algae and excess waste in a peaceful, plant-safe manner.
Also known as a Purple snail, Purple Albino snail, or Lavender snail, this variety is perfect for planted tanks, shrimp colonies, nano aquariums, and peaceful community setups.
Why Should You Choose Purple Mystery Snail?
Purple Mystery Snails are the perfect combination of aesthetics and algae control. Their shells range from soft violet to darker shades of purple, and their active grazing behavior keeps glass, rocks, and decor free from algae and debris. These freshwater snails are peaceful, beginner-friendly, and help balance your aquarium’s ecosystem—naturally and safely.
Top Benefits:
Rare shell color with a stunning albino body contrast
Excellent algae grazer and leftover food scavenger
Peaceful, low bioload, and ideal for planted aquariums
Safe for shrimp, live plants, and nano setups
Easy to care for and fun to watch
Recommended Tank Parameters
Tank Size: 5 gallons or larger
pH: 7.0 – 8.2
Temperature: 72 – 78°F (22 – 26°C)
Water Hardness: Moderate to hard
Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: < 40 ppm
Substrate: Any (smooth gravel or sand recommended)
Water Type: Freshwater only
Support shell strength and color vibrancy with calcium-rich snail food or cuttlebone.
Purple Mystery Snail Breeding
Purple Albino Mystery Snails breed easily in freshwater. Females lay clusters of pale pink or white eggs above the waterline. If you want to prevent breeding, simply remove egg clutches before they hatch. Otherwise, they're one of the easiest freshwater snails to breed.
Purple Mystery Snail Tank Compatibility
These snails are extremely peaceful and compatible with:
Freshwater shrimp like Cherry shrimp, Amano shrimp, Blue Velvet shrimp, and Ghost Shrimp
Nano fish such as Ember tetras, Guppies, Rasboras fish, and Endlers
Bottom dwellers like Cory Catfish, Otos, and Kuhli loaches
Peaceful livebearers like Platies, Mollies, and Swordtails
Other Mystery snail varieties including Gold, Ivory, and Blue Mystery snails
Non-aggressive Gouramis and small Danios
Avoid snail predators like Puffers, Loaches, and large Cichlids.
Purple Mystery Snail Diet
Purple Albino snails are omnivorous scavengers that help reduce algae, leftover food, and detritus. Their diet includes:
Soft green algae
Uneaten fish food and decaying matter
Biofilm and debris on glass and décor
For balanced nutrition, supplement with:
Algae wafers
Blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini, cucumber)
Calcium-enriched food to strengthen shells
Visit here for more information on How to Care for Mystery Snails
Why Should You Buy Purple Albino Mystery Snail at Splashy Fish Store?
At Splashy Fish Tropical Fish store, our Purple Albino 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 and we cannot guarantee it will look exactly as pictured *
