Yellow Rabbit Snail
Tylomelania sp. (Yellow)
Water Parameters
About
Elegant snail with a conical shell and a bright yellow body. Endemic to Sulawesi’s lakes. Moves slowly and gracefully.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful and slow. Moves gracefully over the substrate. Gently excavates. Does not damage plants with sturdy leaves. Active during day and night.
Feeding
Omnivore - snail food, blanched vegetables, algae, spirulina, bottom wafers
Breeding
Viviparous. Produces one fry at a time, wrapped in a milky sac. Extremely slow reproduction. Weeks-long intervals between births.
Care Notes
Requires warm water (26-30°C) and slightly alkaline. Supplement calcium for a healthy shell. Fine sandy substrate. Sensitive to copper.
Compatibility
Excellent for peaceful community tanks. Compatible with shrimp, small fish and other snails. Avoid Assassin Snails.
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Tylomelania sp. (Yellow) |
|---|---|
| Family | Pachychilidae |
| Category | Mollusk |
| Care Level | Intermediate |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 8.0 cm (3.1") |
| Min Tank | 40 L (11 gal) |
| Min Group | 1+ |
| Diet | Omnivore - snail food, blanched vegetables, algae, spirulina, bottom wafers |
| Temperament | Peaceful and slow. Moves gracefully over the substrate. Gently excavates. Does not damage plants with sturdy leaves. Active during day and night. |
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