OrangeRabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.)

Also known as: Elephant Snail
Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia

• 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

• 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

• Type: Omnivore / Grazer

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

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

• 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