Blueberry Snail – Nature’s Shimmering Sapphire 🍇🐌

Scientific Name: Viviparus sp.
Category: Freshwater Invertebrates

💎 A Living Gem for Your Tank

With a shell like polished obsidian dipped in twilight blueberry jam, the Blueberry Snail is a viviparid treasure prized for its glossy, deep blue-to-purple shell. Native to Southeast Asia and selectively introduced into the aquarium trade, this species is more than a pretty face—it’s a slow-moving marvel that adds elegance and a touch of rarity to any planted setup.

Unlike your typical Ramshorns or Pond Snails, Viviparus snails are livebearers—they give birth to tiny, fully formed snails rather than laying eggs. They’re plant-safe, peaceful, and ideal for soft-bottom tanks, where they gently sift through detritus and graze on biofilm and decaying organics.

🐌 What to Expect:

• Shell Size: 1–1.5 inches at maturity

• Shell Color: Metallic blue, violet, or navy with high gloss

• Body: Pale gray to blue-tinted foot

• Lifespan: 2–3 years

• Reproduction: Livebearing (very low reproduction rate in aquariums)

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Temp: 68–78°F (20–25.5°C)

• pH: 7.0–8.2

• Substrate: Fine sand or soft soil preferred for burrowing

• Diet: Biofilm, sinking pellets, decaying leaves, and algae

• Water: Clean, stable parameters with moderate hardness

🦐 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ A rare, deep-blue color not found in other snail species
✅ Livebearer = no eggs plastered around your tank
✅ Peaceful, plant-safe, and great for natural setups
✅ Helps aerate substrate and consume organics
✅ A slow-moving gem for collectors and scapers alike

🎁 Bonus Tip:

To enhance that dazzling shell sheen, keep water rich in calcium and add botanicals like Indian Almond or Casuarina cones for biofilm support and natural enrichment!

Want to control their population naturally? Feed sparingly and add Assassin Snails if needed—they'll keep things balanced without harming your plants or shrimp. 🐌🔄

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Size: Juvenile/Adult

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