Snail – Lettuce Bubble

Lettuce Bubble Snail Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  20 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 5cm (2″)

Diet: Worms, mussels, slugs

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Unknown

Scientific Name: Hydatina Physis

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes with Caution

Lettuce bubble snails  are a delicate but predatory type of nudibranch. They are rarely seen in the hobby. Their scientific name is Hydatina Physis but they are referred to as the lettuce bubble snail, striped paper bubble snail, green-lined paper bubble snail, brown-lined paper bubble snail and the rose petal bubble snail. These snails are from the Aplustridae family. They can grow up to a maximum size of 2”, due to their rarity their lifespan is still unknown. Lettuce bubble snails are omnivores that will often find food in the sand, eating worms, slugs and mussels. Their minimum tank size is 20 gallons, but they should be supplemented with food if there isn’t enough food in the tank. These snails are considered peaceful and are safe around all coral, they will also be safe with most invertebrates. Due to their diet keeping them around other snails/mollusks/clams should be done with caution. This snail is nocturnal and will stay buried in the sand for 12 hours a day. The other 12 hours it will be seen moving around the tank looking for food.