Our Guide To Keeping White Giant Tower Cap Snail

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Brotia herculea
   • Common name: White Giant Tower Cap Snail
   • Family: Pachychilidae
   • Origin: Southeast Asia, primarily found in rivers and streams in Thailand and Malaysia
   • Adult length: 6 to 10 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 10 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • White Giant Tower Cap Snails prefer a tank with a substrate of sand or fine gravel, with plenty of hiding spots and surfaces for grazing. A minimum tank size of 60L is recommended.
   • Incorporate rocks, driftwood, and live plants to provide a natural habitat and additional grazing surfaces.

3. Water Parameters:

   • White Giant Tower Cap Snails thrive in slightly alkaline water with a pH range of 7.0 to 8.5.
   • Maintain the water temperature between 22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle to moderate water flow is ideal for White Giant Tower Cap Snails. Ensure the filter provides adequate water movement without creating strong currents.

5. Diet:

   • White Giant Tower Cap Snails are scavengers and will consume algae, detritus, and uneaten food. Supplement their diet with blanched vegetables like spinach and cucumber, and provide sinking algae wafers as needed.

6. Tank mates:

   • White Giant Tower Cap Snails are peaceful and can be kept with a variety of community fish. Suitable tank mates include tetras, guppies, and peaceful invertebrates like shrimp.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • White Giant Tower Cap Snails are non-aggressive and spend much of their time scavenging for food. They are known for their ability to close their operculum (trapdoor) to protect themselves from predators.
   • Avoid keeping them with aggressive fish or those that prey on snails, such as certain loaches and pufferfish.