freshwaterAlgae eater

Rabbit snail

Tylomelania sp.
Rabbit snail

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
5 to 8cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
40L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
26 to 30C
๐ŸงชpH
7.5 to 8.5
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater
โณLifespan
3 to 5 years

๐Ÿ“Care 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.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Algae wafers, blanched vegetables, sinking pellets. Soft foods are strongly preferred by this species.

โœจBenefits

Gentle algae grazer and scavenger. The extremely slow reproduction rate makes it the safest snail for keeping population controlled.

๐ŸฃBreeding control

Very slow breeder. Gives birth to one large baby at a time. Will never overpopulate under any circumstances.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Peaceful fish, Shrimp, Other snails

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