Orange Rabbit Snail
Tylomelania towutica
Familia : Pachychilidae
The Orange Rabbit Snail is a freshwater snail from Sulawesi, recognizable by its bright orange shell. Like other Tylomelania, it is viviparous and requires hard water.
Descripción
The shell of Tylomelania towutica is elongated, conical, orange to reddish, with spiral striae. It measures 5-7 cm in length. The operculum is horny. It is a viviparous species giving birth to fully formed young. It feeds on algae, biofilm, and leftover food. It is more active at night. It needs stable, hard, alkaline water. Its bright color makes it a choice subject for Sulawesi biotope aquariums.
Hábitat
Región :
Lakes and rivers with moderate current, sandy substrate
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Parámetros recomendados
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Notas de cuidado
Parameters identical to T. gemmifera: temperature 26-30°C, pH 7.5-8.5, GH 8-15, KH 5-10. Minimum tank 40 liters with sandy substrate. Diet: algae, vegetables, pellets. Peaceful, compatible with calm fish. Avoid predators. Slow reproduction. Clean, well-oxygenated water is essential. Add limestone rocks to stabilize pH.