Our Guide To Keeping Triangle Rabbit Snails

1. About Species:

   • Scientific name: Tylomelania sp.
   • Common name: Triangle Rabbit Snail
   • Family: Pachychilidae
   • Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia
   • Adult size: 4-6 cm
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Triangle Rabbit Snails prefer a soft, sandy substrate that allows them to move easily without damaging their shell.
   • A tank size of at least 30L is recommended to provide space for exploration and foraging.
   • Provide hard surfaces like rocks and driftwood for grazing, and maintain low to moderate lighting to replicate their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • These snails thrive in slightly alkaline water with a pH range of 7.5 to 8.5, which helps maintain their shell health.
   • Maintain a warm temperature between 24 to 30°C (75 to 86°F), as they originate from tropical regions.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle to moderate water flow is ideal, allowing the snails to graze comfortably without strong currents.
   • Keep the water quality high, as Triangle Rabbit Snails are sensitive to ammonia and nitrate levels.

5. Diet:

   • Triangle Rabbit Snails are omnivores and primarily feed on biofilm, algae, and detritus within the tank.
   • Supplement their diet with algae wafers, sinking pellets, and blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini for balanced nutrition.

6. Tank mates:

   • These snails are peaceful and can be housed with other non-aggressive tank mates like small fish, shrimp, and snails.
   • Avoid housing them with aggressive or snail-eating fish such as loaches and certain cichlids.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Triangle Rabbit Snails are calm and spend most of their time grazing on surfaces, helping keep the tank clean.
   • They reproduce slowly in aquariums, so overpopulation is typically not a concern.