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Our Guide To Keeping Pagoda Snail
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Brotia pagodula
- Common name: Pagoda Snail
- Family: Pachychilidae
- Origin: Southeast Asia, specifically in rivers and streams in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia
- Adult length: Up to 6 cm
- Lifespan: 2 to 5 years
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Tank Setup:
- Pagoda Snails prefer a well-maintained tank with a sandy substrate and plenty of rocks and driftwood to explore and hide under.
- A minimum tank size of 20 liters is recommended for a small group of these snails.
- Provide ample hiding places and a variety of surfaces for them to graze on, as they are active scavengers.
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Water Parameters:
- Pagoda Snails thrive in neutral to slightly alkaline water with a pH range of 7.0 to 8.2.
- Keep the water temperature between 22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F).
- Ensure water hardness is maintained between 8 to 12 dGH to support their shell health.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Moderate water flow is suitable for these snails. Use a filter that provides gentle to moderate flow to avoid disturbing them.
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Diet:
- Pagoda Snails are omnivores and will consume a variety of foods. Offer them a diet consisting of algae wafers, blanched vegetables like zucchini and spinach, and sinking pellets.
- Supplement their diet with occasional protein sources such as shrimp pellets or fish food flakes to ensure balanced nutrition.
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Tank mates:
- Pagoda Snails are peaceful and can be kept with other non-aggressive tank mates such as small fish, shrimp, and other snails.
- Avoid keeping them with large or aggressive fish species that may prey on them or damage their shells.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Pagoda Snails are active scavengers and will spend most of their time exploring the tank and feeding on detritus and algae.
- They are best kept in groups to encourage natural behavior and breeding, although they can also be kept individually.