Log-in or register your account to remove these ads! Its free and an e-mail isn't required.

Pomacea canaliculata

From The Aquarium Wiki

(Redirected from Giant Brown Apple Snail)
Jump to: navigation, search




Giant Brown Apple Snail
Giant Brown Apple Snail
Species Pomacea canaliculata
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 18.927 liters
18,927.059 mL

5 US Gallons (18.9L)

Size 10.16 cm

3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)

pH 7.0 - 8.5
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
18 -26 °C (64.4-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Giant Brown Apple Snail

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful large snail, will not bother tank inhabitants. However, do not keep with aggressive fish such as Loaches or Puffer Fish.

[edit] Diet

Will eat aquatic plants, so do not keep in a planted tank.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

This is one of the largest freshwater snails in the world. It's shell is smooth, round and relatively heavy. It has 5-6 whorls and is coloured from yellow, brown or green. The wild form has dark spiral bands.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

brackish water