Malayan rabbit snail
Tylomelania malayensis
Familia : Pachychilidae
InvertebradoAgua dulcesnail
Freshwater snail with an elongated, pointed shell, prized for its beauty and peaceful demeanor.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Freshwater lakes and rivers, sandy or muddy substrate
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH7–8
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
40 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
8 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.