Bumblebee Snail - Pusiostoma Mendicaria

Bumblebee Snail - Pusiostoma Mendicaria

Product Description:

The Bumblebee Snail (Pusiostoma mendicaria) is a charming and beneficial addition to your marine or reef aquarium. These small, striking snails are known for their distinctive black and yellow banded shells, resembling a bumblebee. They not only enhance the visual appeal of your tank but also contribute to maintaining a clean and balanced ecosystem.

Key Features:

1. Attractive Appearance: Bumblebee Snails are easily recognizable by their vibrant black and yellow banded shells. Their unique coloration adds a touch of elegance and contrast to any aquarium setup.

2. Efficient Detritus Cleaners: These snails are excellent at consuming detritus, leftover food, and organic waste. By scavenging the tank, they help prevent the build-up of harmful substances and contribute to a healthier environment for your aquatic life.

3. Small and Agile: With a maximum size of about 1 inch (2.5 cm), Bumblebee Snails are small and agile, allowing them to navigate tight spaces and crevices in your aquarium. This makes them effective at cleaning hard-to-reach areas.

4. Peaceful and Reef-Safe: Bumblebee Snails are peaceful and safe for reef tanks. They coexist well with other marine life, including corals, fish, and invertebrates, without causing any harm, though they may occasionally attack other snails.

5. Hardy and Low Maintenance: These snails are hardy and adapt well to a variety of water conditions. They require minimal maintenance, making them suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists.

6. Vermetid Snail Destroyer: These voracious hunters are the best option for eliminating vermetid snails, which is a pest snail that forms coiled tubes on your rockwork and lets off a mucus net for feeding that can irritate corals.  

Care Instructions:

• Water Parameters: Maintain a temperature range of 72-82°F (22-28°C) with a pH level between 8.1-8.4. Stable salinity levels are essential for their well-being.

• Diet: Primarily feed on detritus, leftover food, and organic matter. You can supplement their diet with sinking pellets or algae wafers if necessary.

• Tank Compatibility: These snails are peaceful and compatible with most marine fish, corals, and invertebrates. Avoid housing with aggressive species that may prey on them.

Maximum Size: Bumblebee Snails grow up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length.