Our Guide To Keeping White Giant Tower Cap Snails

1. About Species:

   • Scientific name: Tylomelania sp.
   • Common name: White Giant Tower Cap Snail
   • Family: Pachychilidae
   • Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia
   • Adult size: 8-12 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 7 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • White Giant Tower Cap Snails thrive in tanks with a soft, sandy substrate to allow easy movement and to prevent shell damage.
   • A minimum tank size of 40L is recommended due to their large size, with additional space for multiple snails.
   • Provide ample hard surfaces like rocks and driftwood for grazing, and maintain low to moderate lighting to suit their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • These snails require slightly alkaline water with a pH range of 7.5 to 8.5 to support shell health.
   • Maintain a warm temperature between 24 to 30°C (75 to 86°F) to replicate their tropical environment.

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle to moderate water flow is ideal, allowing the snails to graze comfortably without disturbance.
   • High water quality is crucial, as White Giant Tower Cap Snails are sensitive to ammonia and nitrate levels.

5. Diet:

   • These snails are omnivores and primarily consume algae, biofilm, and detritus found on surfaces within the tank.
   • Supplement their diet with algae wafers, sinking pellets, and blanched vegetables like spinach and zucchini for balanced nutrition.

6. Tank mates:

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

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • These snails are calm and spend most of their time grazing, contributing to the cleanliness of the tank.
   • They reproduce slowly in aquariums, so overpopulation is usually not a concern.