Moderate
Amularis sp. australs pink - Aquarium Snails
22–26°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 60L
£9.99
A blue freshwater aquarium snail sold under an unresolved trade name, with three dispatch sizes and cautious care for a mature, mineral-rich setup.
Save when buying more. Each quantity is one snail; sex is not guaranteed unless the listing explicitly states it.
A blue freshwater aquarium snail sold under an unresolved trade name, with three dispatch sizes and cautious care for a mature, mineral-rich setup.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Australs Blue Aquarium Snail is the clear customer-facing name for the freshwater snail supplied under the trade label Amularis sp. australs blue. Its blue colour makes it an unusual display invertebrate, but colour alone does not identify a species. This page therefore gives practical, cautious care without pretending that an unverified trade spelling is a scientific name.
Choose your preferred dispatch size from the live variant selector. The listed measurements are the size bands offered for dispatch, not a promised adult size. Each quantity refers to one snail in the selected size band, and natural differences in shell tone, growth lines and body colour should be expected.
Important identity note: no diagnostic source photograph or taxonomic record accompanied this trade row. Searches for a blue apple snail or blue mystery snail can lead to animals with a similar colour, but those names should not be applied to this listing as confirmed species identities. The gallery image is illustrative and is not being used as proof of taxonomy.
| Customer-facing name | Australs Blue Aquarium Snail |
|---|---|
| Recorded trade label | Amularis sp. australs blue |
| Scientific identity | Unconfirmed; the trade label is not a validated species identification |
| Animal type | Freshwater aquarium snail / aquatic gastropod |
| Available size bands | 2-2.5 cm, 3-4 cm and 4-5 cm; current availability is shown in the selector |
| Adult size | Not supplied and not safely inferable from the trade name |
| Care level | Intermediate because identity, adult size and plant safety are unresolved |
| Starting aquarium size | 60 litres for one, with more space if growth or waste load requires it |
| Provisional temperature | 20-26°C, kept stable |
| Provisional pH | 7.0-8.2; avoid persistently acidic water |
| Provisional hardness | 8-20 dGH, with enough calcium and carbonate for shell growth |
| Tank region | Glass, substrate, plants and hardscape, with unobstructed access to the surface |
| Temperament | Peaceful towards suitable tank mates; plant safety is not guaranteed |
| Diet | Omnivorous grazer; biofilm and algae plus complete sinking foods and vegetables |
| Sale unit | One live snail per quantity in the selected size band |
The words on an import or wholesale list are not always formal taxonomy. In this case, Amularis is not a verified genus assignment. A similarly written historical name, Ampullaria australis, is accepted by MolluscaBase, WoRMS and GBIF as a synonym of Pomacea canaliculata, but that does not prove that this sale animal belongs to that species. One missing letter can reflect a catalogue typo, a regional trade convention or a completely different identification history.
Defra also notes that identifying Pomacea apple snails to species is often difficult even from an adult specimen and may require DNA evidence. A blue shell, a retailer name or an illustrative image cannot replace that evidence. For this reason, the page keeps the exact trade wording available for traceability while withholding a species-level scientific claim.
| Name you may encounter | What it means here |
|---|---|
| Amularis sp. australs blue | The recorded commercial trade label for this listing |
| Ampullaria australis | A historical taxonomic name accepted as Pomacea canaliculata; not confirmed for this animal |
| Blue apple snail | A broad shopping term that may include more than one identity; not a confirmed label here |
| Blue mystery snail | A hobby term commonly associated with other blue colour forms; not a confirmed label here |
The size selector may show up to three bands. Choose by the amount of visible impact you want now, not by assuming that the largest option is a different species. Stock is managed independently for each band, so an unavailable larger size does not mean that the smaller option is unsuitable.
| Size option | Practical buying note |
|---|---|
| 2-2.5 cm | The smallest dispatch band; allow for growth and keep filter intakes invertebrate-safe |
| 3-4 cm | A more visible individual when available; still not an adult-size guarantee |
| 4-5 cm | The largest listed dispatch band; plan extra waste capacity and floor area |
Measure available space around decor as well as tank volume. A broad-shelled snail needs routes that do not pinch between rocks, wood or equipment. If the animal grows beyond the scale anticipated for the setup, move it to a larger aquarium rather than treating the starting minimum as a lifetime limit.
Use a mature, fully cycled freshwater aquarium. A 60-litre starting minimum gives one snail more stable temperature and water chemistry than a very small container and provides room for grazing surfaces. Increase volume for additional snails, large tank mates or any individual whose growth and waste production exceed the starting plan.
Provide smooth stones, wood, plant leaves and accessible glass for browsing. Avoid narrow traps, rough holes and unstable rock stacks. Cover filter intakes if a smaller snail could reach the impeller, and leave a clear route to the surface. A secure, well-fitted lid is important because large aquatic snails may explore above the waterline.
Good filtration matters. Snails convert supplementary food into a noticeable waste load, so they cannot be added as if they were maintenance equipment. Test ammonia and nitrite after adding livestock, keep both at zero, and use regular partial water changes to control nitrate and dissolved waste.
Because the exact species is unresolved, the following values are a conservative holding and acclimation window rather than a species guarantee. Stability is more important than repeatedly adjusting water to chase a perfect number.
| Parameter | Provisional target | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 20-26°C | A stable tropical range without pushing metabolism to an unnecessary extreme |
| pH | 7.0-8.2 | Persistently acidic water can contribute to shell erosion |
| General hardness | 8-20 dGH | Provides a practical mineral-bearing range for shell development |
| Ammonia | 0 mg/L | Any detectable level indicates an unsafe biological or maintenance problem |
| Nitrite | 0 mg/L | Should remain undetectable in a cycled aquarium |
| Nitrate | Kept low and stable | Use the aquarium's stocking and plant load to set a sensible maintenance target |
Match new water to the aquarium temperature and avoid large, sudden changes in pH or mineral content. If your tap water is very soft, measure GH and KH before choosing a mineral supplement. Additions should be controlled and tested; random blocks or powders can overshoot the intended chemistry.
A freshwater snail shell is built largely from calcium carbonate and other minerals obtained through water and diet. Healthy new growth should look firm and continuous. Old damage will not become new shell again, but better conditions can improve the quality of growth laid down after the problem is corrected.
Watch for increasing pits, whitening, thinning edges or repeated breakage. These signs can have more than one cause: acidic water, insufficient minerals, physical damage, poor diet or a combination of them. Test first, then correct the cause gradually. Raising pH without checking hardness, or adding calcium without understanding carbonate balance, can create a different instability.
Never pick up a snail by pulling against a surface. Allow the foot to release, support the shell gently and keep handling brief. Arrange hardscape so a fall cannot wedge the shell into a narrow gap.
Do not buy this snail as a disposable algae solution. Natural biofilm and soft algae are useful grazing, but most clean aquariums will not produce a complete diet indefinitely. Offer a quality sinking snail, shrimp or algae-grazer food and rotate small portions of blanched courgette, green bean or leafy vegetable. A controlled calcium source may be useful where measured water and diet are deficient.
Feed after the fish have had their share so the snail can reach food. Start with a small portion and remove uneaten vegetables before they soften and pollute the water. The correct amount depends on available grazing, snail size and competition. A consistently empty dish does not always mean more food is needed, and leftover food the next day is a clear sign to reduce the portion.
Occasional protein in a complete invertebrate food can support an omnivorous grazer, but rich food should not dominate. Variety is safer than relying on one wafer, one vegetable or the algae already present on the glass.
This snail may browse algae, biofilm and organic residue, but no individual is guaranteed to clean a particular surface or solve the cause of an algae outbreak. Light duration, nutrients, plant health, feeding and maintenance determine algae growth. Use livestock as part of an aquarium community, not as a substitute for correcting those factors.
Hard green spot algae, long filamentous algae and cyanobacterial films may be ignored. Even when grazing is active, the snail still needs a balanced diet. Overfeeding to make it grow faster can increase the very nutrients that drive algae.
Plant safety is deliberately marked unconfirmed. Some apple-snail identities are much more likely to eat healthy aquatic plants than the mystery snails often sold for planted tanks, and the trade row does not give enough evidence to separate them. Do not promise yourself that blue colour means a plant-safe species.
Start with well-established, robust plants and provide appropriate food. Observe new leaf damage rather than assuming every hole was caused by the snail; nutrient deficiencies, fish and melting leaves can look similar. If the snail repeatedly consumes healthy growth, move it to a setup where plant grazing is acceptable.
Keep access around wood and rock open. The snail should be able to turn, right itself and reach the surface without being trapped. Rinse decor with aquarium-safe methods only and never use household cleaning chemicals.
Expect movement across the substrate, glass, plants and hardscape rather than one fixed tank level. Activity may be strongest after lights-out or when food is added. Resting with the shell closed can be normal for a period, especially after transport, but prolonged closure should trigger water tests and a careful condition check.
Surface visits can be normal for air-breathing apple-snail relatives, but frequent attempts to leave the aquarium can also accompany unsuitable water, low oxygen or harassment. Keep the lid secure while investigating the cause. Do not seal the tank so tightly that normal gas exchange is restricted.
| Usually lower risk | Use caution | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Peaceful small community fish that ignore snails | Shrimp if food competition is managed and no medication risk exists | Pufferfish and specialist snail predators |
| Calm rasboras, tetras and livebearers with compatible water needs | Other large snails where space, food and waste capacity are adequate | Loaches known to attack or extract snails |
| Non-aggressive bottom fish that do not rasp the shell or antennae | Territorial fish during breeding or feeding | Crayfish, large crabs and aggressive cichlids |
"Peaceful" describes the snail's behaviour; it does not protect the snail from a curious or predatory fish. Watch the first feeding and the first dark period. Repeated antenna nipping, shell flipping or blocking access to food means the combination is not working.
Browse our wider freshwater aquarium snail range if you need a species with a more firmly established identity, or compare the clearly identified Blue Ramshorn Snail and Mixed Nerite Snails.
Elevated waterborne copper can harm freshwater snails and other aquatic organisms. Do not dose a copper-based fish treatment into this snail's aquarium unless the product instructions explicitly state that the dose is safe for the invertebrates present. A separate treatment tank is often the safer option.
This warning should not be distorted into the claim that every trace of copper in food or tap water is automatically lethal. Copper toxicity depends on concentration, chemical form, exposure time and water chemistry. Read medication and fertiliser labels, measure when a genuine risk exists, and follow the manufacturer's instructions rather than relying on a "copper-free" marketing phrase alone.
Breeding behaviour cannot be guaranteed without a confirmed identity and sex. If this animal proves to be a Pomacea-type apple snail, females may place egg masses above the waterline. Check the lid, cables and exposed surfaces during routine maintenance and prevent unwanted young from entering drains or natural water.
Never release the snail, eggs, aquarium plants, water or substrate into a pond, stream, canal or other outdoor waterbody. Defra states that Pomacea species are non-native and must not be released in Great Britain. Northern Ireland has different plant-health controls for Pomacea; because this listing's identity is unresolved, contact us before ordering for a Northern Ireland destination so eligibility can be checked.
Read the current live-animal packing guidance and Live Arrival Guarantee terms before dispatch. The guarantee sets the evidence and contact window needed if livestock arrives in poor condition.
| What you notice | Check first | Practical response |
|---|---|---|
| New shell looks pale, pitted or thin | pH, GH, KH, diet and physical damage | Correct measured deficiencies gradually and improve the complete diet |
| Snail stays closed after arrival | Temperature, ammonia, nitrite, smell and visible tissue | Keep conditions quiet and stable; follow guarantee terms if deterioration is evident |
| Repeated climbing above the water | Oxygen, water quality, temperature, harassment and normal exploration | Secure the lid, test the aquarium and correct the underlying cause |
| Healthy plant leaves are being eaten | Food availability and whether damage is genuinely fresh | Supplement appropriately; relocate if confirmed plant grazing continues |
| Food remains the next morning | Portion size and competition | Remove leftovers and reduce the next serving |
| Fish peck antennae or foot | Tank-mate behaviour at feeding and after dark | Separate incompatible animals rather than waiting for injury |
If you are choosing by colour, compare the related Australs White trade listing, Australs Pink trade listing, Australs Purple trade listing and Australs Colour Mix trade listing. These links show separate colour-labelled products; they do not imply that all are scientifically identified or biologically identical.
Variant availability and price are shown live in the selector. Livestock is packed for specialist UK transport, with delivery coverage and timing governed by the current delivery information. Eligible customers can use the active 10% first-order code WELCOME10; check the current offer terms before checkout.
This listing favours traceable facts over a confident-sounding guess. You can choose the colour and dispatch size shown, understand the provisional care window, and see exactly where identity remains unresolved.
It is a blue freshwater aquarium snail supplied under the commercial label Amularis sp. australs blue. That label is retained for traceability but is not treated as a validated scientific identification.
Not as used on this listing. No supporting taxonomy or diagnostic source photograph was supplied, so the page does not present Amularis as a confirmed genus.
It may resemble animals sold under that broad shopping term, but the evidence is not strong enough to apply it as a confirmed identity. The phrase appears here only to explain the difference between search language and verified taxonomy.
That identity is also unconfirmed. Blue mystery snails in the hobby are commonly associated with a more specific apple-snail identity, and a colour match is not sufficient to relabel this product.
It prevents a catalogue spelling from being mistaken for a scientific claim. The animal remains searchable under the recorded wording while the uncertainty is made visible before purchase.
Choose the dispatch band that suits your current display preference and aquarium space. The 2-2.5 cm, 3-4 cm and 4-5 cm options are sale sizes, not separate species or guaranteed adult measurements.
Adult size was not supplied and cannot be safely inferred from the trade label. Begin with adequate space and be prepared to rehouse the snail if growth or waste load exceeds the setup.
Use 60 litres as a conservative starting minimum for one. Increase volume for multiple snails, larger tank mates or an individual that grows beyond the expected scale.
Use a stable provisional range of 20-26°C and pH 7.0-8.2. These are cautious husbandry targets for an unresolved trade identity, not species-specific limits.
Moderately hard to hard, mineral-bearing water is preferable for shell growth. The provisional 8-20 dGH range should be measured rather than guessed, and pH, GH and KH should be adjusted gradually.
Provide biofilm and algae grazing plus a complete sinking invertebrate food, small vegetable portions and controlled mineral support where testing shows a need. Do not rely on tank algae alone.
It may graze some algae and residue, but it will not replace maintenance or correct excessive light, nutrients or overfeeding. No particular algae type is guaranteed to be eaten.
Plant safety is unconfirmed because the species is unresolved. Feed appropriately, use established plants and be prepared to relocate the snail if it repeatedly consumes healthy leaves.
Often, provided the tank mates do not attack snails and all animals share compatible water needs. Observe food competition and avoid medications that are unsafe for invertebrates.
Avoid pufferfish, snail-eating loaches, aggressive cichlids and other animals likely to bite the foot, antennae or shell opening. Crayfish and large crabs are also poor companions.
No blanket statement is accurate. Elevated waterborne copper can be toxic, so check treatment and fertiliser labels and avoid unsafe dosing, but risk depends on concentration, form, duration and water chemistry.
Large aquatic snails may explore above the waterline. A fitted lid prevents escape while normal surface access and gas exchange are maintained.
No. Never release aquarium animals, eggs, plants, water or substrate into the wild or drains. Non-native freshwater snails can damage ecosystems, and legal controls differ between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
No. It is an illustrative aquarium image retained because no diagnostic source photograph accompanied the trade row. It shows the intended blue display concept but is not evidence of species identity.
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