Golden Apple Snail Shrimp Cove

The 🐚 Golden Apple Snail

(Pomacea bridgesii)

Their stunning golden-yellow shells and soft ivory bodies make them one of the most eye-catching additions to a shrimp or community setup.

💛 Gentle and peaceful, they’re completely shrimp-safe and won’t harm healthy plants. These snails are endlessly entertaining to watch as they explore the tank, climbing glass and decor with effortless charm.

💧 Care & Parameters

They’re hardy and adaptable, thriving in most freshwater aquariums with stable conditions:

🌡️ Temperature: 22 – 28 °C (72 – 82 °F)

⚖️ pH: 7.0 – 8.0 — slightly alkaline helps protect their shells

🪸 GH: 6 – 12 dGH — calcium is essential for shell strength

🪶 KH: 3 – 8 dKH — stability is key

💎 TDS: 150 – 300 ppm

🏡 Tank Size: 30 L + per snail (they produce a fair bit of waste!)

⏳ Lifespan: Around 2 – 4 years with good care

✨ Please remember, all tanks differ — these parameters are for guidance only.

🍃 Feeding

They enjoy algae, biofilm, blanched vegetables (like spinach and courgette), and calcium-rich pellets or wafers to support healthy shell growth.

Avoid letting them go hungry, they’ll graze continuously but won’t damage living plants IF well-fed.

✨ The Golden Apple Snail is like a little drop of sunlight — peaceful, hardy and full of charm.

💛 Shrimp-safe, plant-friendly, and guaranteed to brighten your aquascape.