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One of the largest aquatic snails available, this species of Tylomelania sp. is striking!
Somewhat rare in the hobby, Sulawesi Rabbit snails are named for both the region of their origin in Indonesia, and their fascinating resemblance to a rabbit in their little faces.
As Rabbit snails grow up to 4" as adults, these snails need more room than most. I'd recommend one snail to a ten gallon tank.
Average purchase size will be 1” to 2”.
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)
Under 40F where you are? Don’t forget your HEAT PACK!