Apple snails and mystery snails

[Dyl1234]

Can anyone tell me the differences between apple and mystery snails? I ordered both. Thanks

[Coryluv]

My understanding is that all mystery snails are apple snails, but not all apple snails are mystery snails.

If you have plants you want mystery snails, pomacea diffusa.

I find this site useful.

The Apple Snail (Ampullariidae) Website

[FishCr8zy]

Mystery snails are herbivore. They grow to the size of a golf ball. They come in a wider variety of colors. They can be kept in a community tank with plants.
Apple snails grow to the size of a large apple ( around 12" in circumference ). They are omnivores and will eat almost anything. They will eat live plants. They are usually not sold in lfs. They are a lot rarer than mystery snails.

[Coryluv]

Also, you need to know about what we are calling the Apple Snail, Pomacea canaliculata, for purposes of differentiation from the mystery snail. It is an invasive species. Be careful not to inadvertently release it. Also be very careful if you have babies and want to ship them across state lines.

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[FishCr8zy]

Originally Posted by Coryluv

Also, you need to know about what we are calling the Apple Snail, Pomacea canaliculata, for purposes of differentiation from the mystery snail. It is an invasive species. Be careful not to inadvertently release it. Also be very careful if you have babies and want to ship them across state lines.

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I knw. My apple snails are pomacea maculata.

[Coryluv]

Originally Posted by FishCr8zy

I knw. My apple snails are pomacea maculata.

Oh good. The more I deal with snails, the more I like using the scientific nomenclature.

[FishCr8zy]

Originally Posted by Coryluv

Oh good. The more I deal with snails, the more I like using the scientific nomenclature.

Lol. Whenever people say " apple snails ", the type of snail they are really talking about is usually mystery snail.