freshwaterAlgae eater

Apple snail

Pomacea canaliculata
Apple snail

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
5 to 10cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
60L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
20 to 28C
๐ŸงชpH
7.0 to 8.0
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater
โณLifespan
1 to 3 years

๐Ÿ“Care 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.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Plants, algae, vegetables, sinking foods. Will eat most aquatic plants making it unsuitable for planted aquariums.

โœจBenefits

Effective scavenger and algae cleaner but will damage and destroy live plants in any planted aquarium setup.

๐ŸฃBreeding control

Prolific breeder that can overpopulate rapidly. Lays large pink egg clutches above the waterline. Remove clutches to control.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Large robust fish, Other large snails

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