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Tylomelania sp.
From The Aquarium Wiki
| Sulawesi Snail | |
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| Image courtesy of PlanetInverts.com | |
| Species | Tylomelania sp. |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 18.927 liters 18,927.059 mL 5 US Gallons (18.9L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
1-3 " (2.5-7.6cm) |
| pH | 7.2 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R 299.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-20 °d |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
1-3 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative Names
- Sulawesi Snail
[edit] Origin
- These new species of snails have recently been discovered in Sulawesi, Indonesia. There are many different colours and species, and are just making their début into America.
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown, but they are NOT hermaphrodites.
[edit] Breeding
- Lays 1 egg, amount of babies produced has not yet been recorded.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A very peaceful snail despite its size. Will not harm any plants, fish, or inverts. Do not keep with aggressive fish that may attack or eat the snail like Loaches.
[edit] Diet
- Eats algae, left over fish food, par-boiled vegetables and fruit. Will not generally eat plants. Will mostly stay on substrate and glass since its too heavy for leaves to support its weight.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Only supplement food if necessary.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must have high water temperature of around 78-80°F (25.6-26.7°C) and a pH greater than 7.0, since those are the water conditions in Sulawesi. Do not keep in very soft water as the lack of calcium will cause the shell to corrode.
[edit] Behaviour
- Very peaceful snail towards others of its own kind and fish and other inverts.
[edit] Identification
- The shell is conical (cornucopia) in shape and heavily ridged, it has been found in a variety of colours. It is a fairly large snail with the shell reaching around 2-3" (5.1-7.6cm)
[edit] Pictures
- Note: All pictures are from PlanetInverts.com
 Bright Yellow Skinned Sulawesi Snail |
 Orange Beauty Sulawesi Snail |
 Rusty Horned Sulawesi Snail |
