Blueberry Snail. Papua Viviparus

Blueberry Snail (Viviparus sp.)

Description

The Blueberry Snail is a rare and eye-catching freshwater snail, prized for its deep blue to violet shell tones and unique appearance. A fantastic addition to planted aquariums, this species adds both visual interest and natural functionality to your tank.

Unlike many common aquarium snails, Blueberry Snails are livebearing and do not reproduce rapidly in captivity, making them a great choice for aquarists who want the benefits of a clean-up crew without the risk of overpopulation. They are peaceful and spend their time grazing on surfaces, feeding on biofilm, algae, and leftover food.

Best suited to stable, well-maintained aquariums, Blueberry Snails thrive in tanks with good water quality and benefit from natural décor such as wood and botanicals.

Note: This is a live animal. Sise, colour, and shell pattern may vary naturally.

Care Instructions

• Suitable for stable, mature aquariums
• Temperature: approx. 22–28°C
• pH: 6.5–7.5 preferred
• Requires good water quality and stability
• Supplement diet with algae wafers or vegetable foods if needed
• Avoid copper-based medications
• Acclimate slowly to prevent stress

Key Features

• Rare and attractive blue/purple freshwater snail
• Peaceful and suitable for community aquariums
• Livebearing species – will not overpopulate tanks
• Feeds on biofilm, algae, and leftover food
• Ideal for planted aquariums and aquascapes
• Adds natural interest and behaviour to your aquarium

Benefits

• Helps maintain a cleaner aquarium environment
• Safe for plants and compatible with shrimp
• Unique appearance enhances aquascape aesthetics
• Low bioload and easy to manage population
• Interesting natural behaviour and movement

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