Our Guide To Keeping Blueberry Snails
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About Species:
- Scientific name: Tylomelania gemmifera
- Common name: Blueberry Snail
- Family: Pachychilidae
- Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Adult size: 3-5 cm
- Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
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Tank Setup:
- Blueberry Snails prefer tanks with sandy or fine gravel substrates and plenty of hard surfaces like rocks and driftwood for grazing and resting.
- A minimum tank size of 20L is recommended for a small group of these snails.
- They thrive in stable, warmer water conditions similar to their natural habitat.
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Water Parameters:
- Blueberry Snails require slightly alkaline water with a pH range of 7.5 to 8.5 to support shell health.
- Maintain a warmer temperature range of 26 to 30°C (79 to 86°F) to replicate their native tropical environment.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- A gentle to moderate water flow is ideal, allowing the snails to move and graze comfortably.
- Ensure high water quality, as Blueberry Snails are sensitive to nitrates and ammonia levels.
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Diet:
- These snails are omnivores and primarily graze on algae and detritus in the tank.
- Supplement their diet with algae wafers, sinking pellets, and blanched vegetables such as spinach or zucchini for balanced nutrition.
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Tank mates:
- Blueberry Snails are peaceful and can be housed with small, non-aggressive community fish, shrimp, and other snails.
- Avoid keeping them with aggressive or snail-eating fish, such as certain loaches or cichlids, that may see them as prey.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- These snails are generally peaceful and spend most of their time grazing on surfaces within the tank, contributing to a clean environment.
- They reproduce slowly in aquariums, so there is minimal risk of overpopulation.
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