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Mystery Snails - Nature's Vibrant Aquarium Vacuum Cleaners
Discover the Colorful World of Mystery Snails!
Short Description:
Dive into the delightful world of Mystery Snails! These peaceful, personable algae eaters bring vibrant colors, entertaining behavior, and practical tank cleaning to your aquarium. With their stunning shell patterns and playful personalities, Mystery Snails are the perfect addition to any peaceful community tank.
Why Choose Mystery Snails?
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🎨 Vibrant Color Varieties: From sunny Gold to deep Magenta and electric Blue
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🧹 Efficient Algae Eaters: Natural cleaners for glass, decor, and plant leaves
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😊 Entertaining Personalities: Watch them parachute from the surface and explore every corner
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☮️ Perfectly Peaceful: Safe with fish, shrimp, plants, and other snails
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💪 Hardy & Adaptable: Great for beginners and experts alike
Shop By Color Variety
Popular Favorites
Our most sought-after colors that brighten any aquarium!
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Blue Mystery Snails: Icy blue shells with deep blue bodies
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Gold Mystery Snails: Bright yellow shells with golden bodies
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Ivory Mystery Snails: Creamy white shells with white bodies
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Purple Mystery Snails: Lavender to deep purple shells
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Magenta Mystery Snails: Pinkish-purple shells with red bodies
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Jade Mystery Snails: Greenish-blue shells with dark bodies
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Chestnut Mystery Snails: Brown shells with speckled patterns
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Black Mystery Snails: Dark shells with black bodies
Mystery Snail Essentials
Complete your setup with our snail-approved accessories:
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Calcium Supplements & Cuttlebone
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Algae Wafers & Veggie Treats
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Snail-Safe Water Conditioners
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Breeding Supplies & Egg Incubators
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Tank Lid Security Kits
Mystery Snail Care Quick Guide
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
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| Tank Size | 5+ gallons per snail |
| Temperature | 68°F - 82°F (20°C - 28°C) |
| pH Range | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Water Hardness | Moderate to hard (8-18 dGH) |
| Adult Size | 2+ inches (5+ cm) |
| Lifespan | 1-2 years |
| Diet | Algae, wafers, blanched vegetables |
Why They're Special
Mystery Snails aren't just cleaners - they're entertainment!
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Their famous "parachuting" behavior from the water surface
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Expressive eye stalks and curious exploration
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Safe with live plants (they only eat decaying matter)
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Large size and striking appearance
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Fun breeding behaviors and egg clutches
Perfect For:
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Community Aquariums
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Planted Tanks
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Beginner Hobbyists
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Shrimp Tanks
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Nano Setups
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Educational Tanks
Shop With Confidence
Our Promise:
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🚚 Live Arrival Guarantee
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🐌 Healthy, Active Snails
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💧 Properly Acclimated
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📞 Expert Support Team
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📦 Secure Packaging
Shipping Note: We ship snails with special hydration care. Acclimation guide included with every order.
Join Thousands of Happy Snail Keepers!
"My Blue Mystery Snails are the stars of my community tank! Their color is incredible and they're always busy cleaning." - Maria T.
"The Gold ones bred successfully and now I have a beautiful colony. Their egg clutches were fascinating to watch develop!" - James L.
Ready to Add Some Colorful Personalities?
Browse our vibrant selection to find your perfect Mystery Snails. Whether you're starting your first snail tank or adding to an existing collection, we have the quality and variety you need.
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[ARRIVED 12-SEP-2025] Purple Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) - Vibrant Colour & Ultimate Algae Crew 1-3cm
Purple Mystery Snails are a new variant of the Golden and the Brown/ Tortoise Mystery Snails. They are very new still in Australia and will be regarded as a very high demand species. If you are keen to have something new and rare in your tanks then consider this species. Nano Tanks Australia Aquarium Shop is proud to present this species to the Australian market. We are pleased that in 2020 we are able to bring this to our customers. Stocks are extremely limited so please hurry PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SNAILS ARE BEST KEPT IN pH 6.5 to 7.8 and temperatures between 22 to 26C. Shells conditions Sometimes you may get a snail that has pits on the shells. Purple mystery snails of all the mystery snail strains suffer extensively due to this and its usually a genetically induced affect. We recommend that you add a lot of calcium in your tanks like coral rubble to counteract this. No shipping to WA
$15.00
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[ARRIVED 17-DEC-2025] Blue Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) - Vibrant Color & Ultimate Algae Crew 1-3cm
In late 2019 we were the first in Australia to offer Purple Mystery Snails. Now in July 2021 we are doing it again by offering some Blue Mystery Snails. These snails have NEVER been offered for sale in Australia and we are proud to be the first retailer to offer it. The Blue Mystery Snails has been bred from a combination of Gold and Purple Mystery Snails and they are in fact a mutation of the Purple/ Gold Mystery Snail combination. These snails has been specifically lined bred and we are super proud to put them to the greater hobby here in Australia. When you keep these snails it is best to keep them with a pH greater than 7 and to get them in a very established tank with a lot of bio film. They are best with temperatures around 22 to 26C.
$10.00
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[ARRIVED 17-DEC-2025] Ivory Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) - Vibrant Color & Ultimate Algae Crew 1-3cm
Unleash a beautiful addition to your aquarium with the Ivory Mystery Snail! Its stunning ivory color will bring a touch of elegance to any tank. Plus, this snail is known for its ability to clean and aerate your tank, promoting a healthy environment for your aquatic pets. Care Level: BeginnerTemperament: CalmColoUr Form: Brown, Black, Blue, Purple, Gold and WhiteLifespan: One YearSize: 2 InchesDiet: HerbivoreFamily: AmpullariidaeMinimum Tank Size: 5 GallonTank Set-Up: Moderate Vegetation, AdaptableCompatibility: Community Tanks
$15.00
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[ARRIVED 17-DEC-2025] Jade Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) - Vibrant Color & Ultimate Algae Crew 1-3cm
The Jade Mystery Snails are a nice variation of Mystery Snails It looks similar to it's Gold Mystery Snail Cousins but it appears more 'green' and it has a dark body. Irrespective of what you think they are a nice addition to any tank and a great variation.
$9.00
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[ARRIVING 1-OCT-2025] Gold Mystery Snail (Pomacea bridgesii) - Vibrant Colour & Ultimate Algae Crew 1-3cm
Care Level: BeginnerTemperament: CalmColoUr Form: Brown, Black, Blue, Purple, Gold and WhiteLifespan: One YearSize: 2 InchesDiet: HerbivoreFamily: AmpullariidaeMinimum Tank Size: 5 GallonTank Set-Up: Moderate Vegetation, AdaptableCompatibility: Community Tanks
$7.00
