Orange Rabbit Snail
Tylomelania sp. (Orange)
Water Parameters
About
Larger variant of the rabbit snail with a vibrant orange body and dark conical shell. Endemic to Sulawesi.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful and slow. Larger than the yellow variant. Sifts soft substrate in search of debris. Constant activity throughout the day.
Feeding
Omnivore - snail food, blanched vegetables, algae, dried leaves, spirulina
Breeding
Livebearing. Produces one offspring at a time, enclosed in a milky sac. Reproduction is very slow. The young are born with a miniature shell.
Care Notes
Hot, alkaline water required. Supplemental calcium for shell maintenance. Sandy substrate. Do not keep with loaches or puffers.
Compatibility
Compatible with peaceful fish, shrimp, and other snails. Avoid fish that bite antennae and Assassin Snails.
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Tylomelania sp. (Orange) |
|---|---|
| Family | Pachychilidae |
| Category | Mollusk |
| Care Level | Intermediate |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 10.0 cm (3.9") |
| Min Tank | 50 L (13 gal) |
| Min Group | 1+ |
| Diet | Omnivore - snail food, blanched vegetables, algae, dried leaves, spirulina |
| Temperament | Peaceful and slow. Larger than the yellow variant. Sifts soft substrate in search of debris. Constant activity throughout the day. |
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