Zebra Sulawesi Snail

Tylomelania zeamais

Família : Pachychilidae

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Freshwater snail with a black and yellow striped shell. Very decorative and easy to breed.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante

Descrição

Tylomelania zeamais reaches 6 cm. Its conical shell has vertical black and yellow bands. Its body is dark. It is active and explores the substrate. It feeds on algae and detritus. It is a robust species that adapts well. Reproduction is oviparous. It cohabits with peaceful fish. Lifespan is about 2 to 3 years.

Habitat

Região :

Lakes and rivers

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

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

Cuidados

Dificuldade
2/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Aquário mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
6 cm
Esperança de vida
3 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

Temperature 26-30°C, pH 7.5-8.5, hard water. Minimum 30-liter tank. Diet: algae, vegetables, pellets. Avoid aggressive fish. Fine sand substrate. Moderate filtration. Nitrates < 20 mg/L. Regular water changes. Beware of copper leaks.

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