Tylomelania spp., also known as the White Spotted Rabbit Snail, is a freshwater snail native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Prized for its distinct white spots and fascinating behavior, these snails are highly sought-after in the aquarium hobby.
Snails in this species can be big, with some reaching 4" in size.
White Spot Rabbit Snails feed off algae, debris, and dead plant material and are usually peaceful, making them suitable for keeping in a community aquarium with other non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. It is recommended to avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Cassandra's notes:
Like many beneficial snails these little guys play such an important role in a balanced aquarium! They are nature's recyclers, and work tirelessly to scrub detritus, algae and fish poo from your tank.
Peaceful and easy- going, these snails do not eat most live plants, but you may see them resting on green foliage in order to scrub away any algae or biofilms on the surface.
These guys are undemanding, but would prefer a planted, community tank within normal parameters. They do like a bit of cuttlebone here and there to keep their shells hard and clear.
If you do not see any visible algae anywhere in your aquarium, it would be pertinent to place a blanched piece of vegetable on the substrate every few days. Be sure to remove within the day, as you won't want to foul up your water! They will also happily accept little algae wafers (the kind advertised for bottom feeders such as Plecos)
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