Tylomelania sp.

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Sulawesi Snail
Image courtesy of PlanetInverts.com
Species	Tylomelania sp.
Difficulty	Easy
Min. Tank Size	18.927 liters 18,927.059 mL 5 US Gallons (18.9L)
Size	7.62 cm 1-3 " (2.5-7.6cm)
pH	7.0 - 8.5
Temp.	299.817 K 26.667 °C 539.67 °R 299.817 K 26.667 °C 539.67 °R80 -80 °F (26.7-26.7°C)
Water Hardness	6-20
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	1-3 years

[edit] Description

These new species of snails have recently been discovered in Sulawesi, Thailand. There are many different colors and species, and are just making their debut into America.

[edit] Sexing

Unknown, but they are NOT hermaphrodites.

[edit] Breeding

Lays 1 egg, amount of babies produced TBA

[edit] Tank compatibility

VERY peaceful snail despite its size. Will not harm any plants, fish, or inverts.

[edit] Diet

Eats algae, left over fish food, par-boiled vegatables, fruit. Will not eat plants. Generally stays on substrate and glass since its too heavy for leaves to support its weight.

[edit] Feeding regime

Only supplement food if necessary.

[edit] Environment Specifics

• Must have high water temperature and a pH greater than 7.0, since those are the water conditions in Sulawesi.

• Does not like salt or Copper.

[edit] Behaviour

Very peaceful snail. Will not harass any living creature.

[edit] Identification

Conical (cornucopia) in shape with a variety of colors. Fairly large snail (2+ inches).

[edit] Pictures

Note: All pictures are from PlanetInverts.com

Bright Yellow Skinned Sulawesi Snail

Orange Beauty Sulawesi Snail

Rusty Horned Sulawesi Snail

[edit] External links

• Planet Inverts
• Shrimp Now
• Aquaria Central