Green Rabbit Snail

Green Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.)

Also known as: Olive Rabbit Snail, Elephant Snail
Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia

🔹 Quick Facts

• Size: Up to 8–10 cm

• Lifespan: 3–5 years

• Temperament: Peaceful, slow-moving

• Tank size: 60 L+

• Social: Best kept singly or in small groups

🔹 Water & Tank

• Temp: 26–30 °C

• pH: 7.5–8.2

• Hardness: Medium–hard (GH 6–12)

• Substrate: Fine sand or smooth gravel (they burrow)

• Décor: Rocks, driftwood, and plants

• Water: Clean, stable, well-oxygenated

🔹 Diet

• Type: Omnivore / Grazer

• Food: Algae, biofilm, blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach), sinking pellets

• Tip: Supplement with calcium-rich foods for healthy shells

🔹 Other Info

• Breeding: Livebearer – produces one large baby at a time

• Compatibility: Peaceful; safe with shrimp and non-aggressive fish

• Behaviour: Constant grazer; adds interest and movement to planted tanks