Bladder Snail Care Guide
Physella acuta
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Bioload Score
40
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 2.0 cm / 0.8"
- Temperature
- 18–28°C (64–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 10L (3 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; they feed on algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Peaceful small fish and other invertebrates; they are non-aggressive and coexist easily.
Gender Differences
Females are slightly larger; otherwise, sexes are hard to distinguish externally.
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