Pomacea canaliculata
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| Giant Brown Apple Snail | |
| Species | Pomacea canaliculata |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 18.927 liters 18,927.059 mL 5 US Gallons (18.9L) |
| Size | 10.16 cm
3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm) |
| pH | 7.0 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Giant Brown Apple Snail
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful large snail, will not bother tank inhabitants. However, do not keep with aggressive fish such as Loaches or Puffer Fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will eat aquatic plants, so do not keep in a planted tank.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- This is one of the largest freshwater snails in the world. It's shell is smooth, round and relatively heavy. It has 5-6 whorls and is coloured from yellow, brown or green. The wild form has dark spiral bands.
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Facts about Pomacea canaliculata
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Giant Brown Apple Snail |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 4 in (10.16 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 5 US Gallon (18.927 liters, 18,927.059 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 7 + |
| Minimum temperature | 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Pomacea canaliculata |
