Yellow-spotted Sulawesi Snail

Tylomelania perfecta

Family : Pachychilidae

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Small freshwater snail with a shell adorned with yellow spots. Ideal for planted aquariums.

Yellow-spotted Sulawesi Snail — photo 1 sur 3 — Albert Mousson (Johann Rudolf Albert Mousson) (1805-1890) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain1 / 3

Popularity

Freshwater snail

algivore or detritivore

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Description

Tylomelania perfecta reaches about 5 cm. Its shell is conical, black with characteristic yellow spots. Its body is dark gray. It feeds on algae and plant debris. It is a peaceful species that does not disturb plants. It reproduces by laying eggs on rocks. It prefers hard, alkaline water. Lifespan is 2 to 3 years.

Habitat

Region :

Lakes and rivers

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature26–30 °C

pH7.5–8.5

GH8–15 °dGH

KH5–10 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

30 L

Min. group

Adult size

5 cm

Lifespan

3 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

egg-laying

Care notes

Temperature 26-30°C, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 8-15, KH 5-10. A minimum 30-liter tank is suitable. Diet: algae, blanched vegetables, tablets. Avoid fish that nip tentacles. Fine sand substrate is recommended. Maintain good filtration. Nitrates should stay below 20 mg/L. Weekly 20% water changes.

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