Yellow-spotted Sulawesi Snail

Tylomelania perfecta

Familia : Pachychilidae

InvertebradoAgua dulcesnail

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

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor

Descripción

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.

Hábitat

Región :

Lakes and rivers

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2630 °C
pH7.58.5
GH815 °dGH
KH510 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
5 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

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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