Malayan rabbit snail

Tylomelania malayensis

Family : Pachychilidae

InvertebrateFreshwatersnail

Freshwater snail with an elongated, pointed shell, prized for its beauty and peaceful demeanor.

Popularity

Freshwater snail

algivore or detritivore

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Description

The Malayan rabbit snail is a freshwater snail from Sulawesi. Its conical shell can reach 8 cm and displays varied patterns from brown to black with light bands. It is a detritivore that spends its time sifting through the substrate for food. This peaceful species does not disturb other aquarium inhabitants.

Habitat

Region :

Freshwater lakes and rivers, sandy or muddy substrate

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH7–8

GH5–15 °dGH

KH3–10 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

40 L

Min. group

Adult size

8 cm

Lifespan

3 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Pond ses œufs sur des surfaces dures; les jeunes éclosent après quelques semaines.

Care notes

Maintain clean water with good filtration. A sandy substrate is ideal for burrowing. Avoid strong currents. Provide hiding spots and plants. Feed with bottom-feeder tablets, blanched vegetables, and calcium-rich foods.

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