Our Guide To Keeping Yellow Spotted Rabbit Snail

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Tylomelania sp. "Yellow Spot"
   • Common name: Yellow Spotted Rabbit Snail
   • Family: Pachychilidae
   • Origin: Sulawesi, Indonesia
   • Adult length: 5 - 7 cm (2 - 2.75 inches)
   • Lifespan: 2 - 3 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Provide a tank with a sandy substrate to accommodate burrowing behavior.
   • Include smooth rocks, driftwood, and caves for hiding spots.
   • Ensure the tank has stable water parameters to mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain slightly alkaline to neutral water conditions with a pH of 7.5 - 8.5.
   • Water temperature should be kept between 26 - 30°C (78 - 86°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use gentle filtration to avoid strong currents which may stress these snails.
   • Ensure the water flow is minimal as Yellow Spotted Rabbit Snails prefer slow-moving or still water.

5. Diet:

   • Yellow Spotted Rabbit Snails are herbivores and detritivores, primarily feeding on algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter.
   • Offer them sinking algae wafers and blanched vegetables such as zucchini and spinach as supplementary food.

6. Tank mates:

   • They are peaceful and can be housed with other non-aggressive fish and invertebrates.
   • Avoid aggressive or carnivorous species that may harm or stress them.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Yellow Spotted Rabbit Snails are nocturnal and spend much of their time scavenging and grazing.
   • They are solitary creatures and should ideally be kept singly or in small groups.