freshwaterAlgae eater
Apple snail
Pomacea canaliculata
Quick stats
๐Size
5 to 10cm
๐ชฃMin tank
60L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
20 to 28C
๐งชpH
7.0 to 8.0
๐Water type
freshwater
โณLifespan
1 to 3 years
๐Care notes
Very large snail that can grow to 10cm in diameter. Will eat live plants so not suitable for planted tanks at all. Hardy and interesting but requires careful population management. Different from mystery snail.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Plants, algae, vegetables, sinking foods. Will eat most aquatic plants making it unsuitable for planted aquariums.
โจBenefits
Effective scavenger and algae cleaner but will damage and destroy live plants in any planted aquarium setup.
๐ฃBreeding control
Prolific breeder that can overpopulate rapidly. Lays large pink egg clutches above the waterline. Remove clutches to control.
๐คGood tankmates
Large robust fish, Other large snails


