Bladder Snail
Physella acuta
Common 'pest' snail; reproduces rapidly but actually useful algae/detritus cleaner.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
snailType
0.5"Adult size
5 galMinimum tank
1+Group size
peacefulTemperament
60-82°FTemperature
7.0-8.0pH
4-18GH
Algae, detritus, leftover foodDiet
allSwimming zone
easyCare level
YesPlant-safe
Build a tank for Bladder Snail
Design a complete aquascape around Bladder Snail — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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