Magenta Mystery Snail – Pomacea bridgesii (Magenta Variant)

The Magenta Mystery Snail is a bright, cheerful little cleaner that makes your tank come alive. With its soft pink-to-magenta shell and calm glide, it’s one of the prettiest color morphs of the mystery snail family. They come from the same slow-moving rivers of South America and fit great in peaceful, planted aquariums.

Product Description

These snails grow around 2.5–3 inches and have this shiny magenta tone that really stands out against green plants and dark gravel. They’re peaceful, quiet little scavengers — always sliding around, munching leftover food, algae, and bits of waste.

They don’t bug other fish or shrimp, and you only need about one per 2.5 gallons of water. With good care, clean water, and a bit of calcium in their diet, they’ll live close to a year or more. They’re easy to keep, don’t need fancy setups, and are perfect if you want something pretty and helpful in your tank.

Feed them some algae wafers, sinking pellets, or blanched veggies like spinach and zucchini — a few times a week is plenty.

Key Features

• Common Name: Magenta Mystery Snail

• Scientific Name: Pomacea bridgesii (Magenta)

• Size: Around 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm)

• Lifespan: About 1 year or a bit more

• Temperament: Peaceful, calm, non-aggressive

• Diet: Algae, veggies, sinking pellets

• Origin: South America

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)

• pH: 7.0–8.0

• Hardness: 6–18 dGH

• Tank Size: Minimum 2.5 gallons per snail

Why Keep Magenta Mystery Snails?

• Their pink-magenta shell adds instant color and charm.

• Eats algae and leftovers – keeps tank clean naturally.

• Totally peaceful – gets along with calm tankmates.

• Super hardy and beginner-friendly.

• Slow movers but fun to watch doing their little rounds.

Tank Setup

• Aquascape: Add plants, rocks, and wood – they love exploring around.

• Substrate: Use sand or fine gravel so their soft body don’t get scratched.

• Filter: Gentle water flow – strong currents stress them.

• Lighting: Medium light to show off their bright color.

• Tank Cover: Keep it covered – they sometimes climb up the glass.

Which Fish Can Live With Magenta Mystery Snails?

They’re super chill, so best with calm buddies like:

• Guppies

• Corydoras

• Rasboras

• Shrimp

• Tetras

Avoid aggressive fish like cichlids or loaches — they’ll nip the snail’s feelers.

What Do They Eat?

• Staple: Algae and biofilm around the tank.

• Extras: Blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach), sinking wafers, or sinking pellets.

• How Often: Feed 2–3 times a week; remove leftovers after a day.

Care Tips You Should Know

• Keep water clean with weekly 25–30% changes.

• One snail per 2.5 gallons – they like room to move.

• Add calcium to their diet or tank to keep their shell strong.

• A tight lid helps prevent escape (they do climb!).

• Check shell health – cracks mean calcium’s low.

FAQs

Q1: How big do Magenta Mystery Snails get?

Usually around 2.5–3 inches full-grown.

Q2: How rare are Magenta Mystery Snails?

They’re one of the rarer color variants, not as common as gold or ivory.

Q3: What’s the difference between Magenta and Purple Mystery Snails?

Magenta shells have pinker tones, while purples look darker with violet shades.

Q4: How long do they live?

Mostly around a year, sometimes longer, with good water care.

Q5: Do Magenta Mystery Snails eat algae?

Yep, that’s their main gig – they help keep tanks clean naturally.

Q6: Are they plant-safe?

Totally. They don’t eat live plants, just clean up algae off the leaves.

Magenta Mystery Snail – Bright, Peaceful & Easy

A simple, colorful cleaner that adds glow to your aquarium. Magenta Mystery Snails bring beauty and balance — no stress, no drama.

Order your Magenta Mystery Snails from Fish Hut Aqua today — fast delivery all across Australia.