Gold Inca Snails, also known as Cana Snails, are large freshwater snails with a distinctive yellow or golden shell. They are peaceful and do well in community tanks with larger fish species. Gold Inca Snails are proficient algae eaters, and they also consume decaying plant matter. It's important to note that these snails can reproduce rapidly, so population control measures may be necessary.
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Gold Inca Snails, also known as Cana Snails, are large freshwater snails with a distinctive yellow or golden shell. They are peaceful and do well in community tanks with larger fish species. Gold Inca Snails are proficient algae eaters, and they also consume decaying plant matter. It's important to note that these snails can reproduce rapidly, so population control measures may be necessary.
Smooth, bright golden shell. Popular ornamental snail for planted tanks.
1-2 years
Omnivorous. They eat algae, decaying plants, and detritus. Supplement their diet with sinking pellets or vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
Gold Inca Snails are ideal for community aquariums and algae control. Avoid aggressive or snail-eating tankmates.
Easy
10 gallons
7.0 - 8.0
Moderate
22°C - 28°C (72°F - 82°F)
2 inches
Peaceful fish like guppies, tetras, danios; other peaceful snails
Loaches (Clown Loach), Crayfish, Assassin Snails, Goldfish
Pomacea bridgesii var. Gold
Ampullariidae
South America
Peaceful, social with other snails and peaceful fish
Feeds on algae, blanched vegetables, and sinking pellets. Calcium supplements recommended for strong shell growth.
Egg layers; lay clusters above waterline
Lay creamy/pink egg clusters above waterline; eggs require humidity to hatch.
Stable pH and hardness; avoid copper-based medications.
Prone to shell damage or erosion if water quality is poor or with aggressive tankmates.
Peaceful and non-aggressive. They are compatible with larger fish species.
Active grazer on algae and detritus. Peaceful, slow-moving, mostly stays on surfaces.
Gold Inca Snail (Pomacea bridgesii var. Gold) is a peaceful freshwater snail with a bright golden shell. Ideal for planted and community tanks, they graze on algae and detritus. Avoid housing with loaches, crayfish, assassin snails, or goldfish. They lay egg clusters above waterline and require calcium-rich water for healthy shells.