Shoal & Stem
Bsmt Planted Low L

Bladder Snail

Physella acuta

1 in the tank

Where it's from

Recorded as introduced in Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belarus and 35 more places

Native range: Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil (CC BY 4.0); Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (CC BY 4.0); Waarnemingen.be / observations.be (CC BY 4.0); DAISIE (CC BY 4.0); RINSE (CC0); Protected Areas - Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (CC BY 4.0).

At a glance

Size
0.5 in
1 cm
Min tank
5 gal
19 L
Temp
64–86°F
18–30°C
pH
7.0–8.0
GH
89–357 ppm
5–20 dGH
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
All levels
Lifespan
1–2 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 30 ppm.

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