freshwaterAlgae eater
๐Rabbit snail
Tylomelania sp.
Quick stats
๐Size
5 to 8cm
๐ชฃMin tank
40L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
26 to 30C
๐งชpH
7.5 to 8.5
๐Water type
freshwater
โณLifespan
3 to 5 years
๐Care notes
Distinctive elongated shell with a wrinkled body. Available in many colour varieties including yellow, orange, white and chocolate brown. Requires warm water. Very peaceful and slow moving in any tank.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Algae wafers, blanched vegetables, sinking pellets. Soft foods are strongly preferred by this species.
โจBenefits
Gentle algae grazer and scavenger. The extremely slow reproduction rate makes it the safest snail for keeping population controlled.
๐ฃBreeding control
Very slow breeder. Gives birth to one large baby at a time. Will never overpopulate under any circumstances.
๐คGood tankmates
Peaceful fish, Shrimp, Other snails


