Tylomelania sp.

Origin

 * These new species of snails have recently been discovered in Sulawesi, Indonesia. There are many different colours and species, and are just making their début into America.

Sexing

 * Unknown, but they are NOT hermaphrodites.

Breeding

 * Lays 1 egg, amount of babies produced has not yet been recorded.

Tank compatibility

 * A very peaceful snail despite its size. Will not harm any plants, fish, or inverts. Do not keep with aggressive fish that may attack or eat the snail like Loaches.

Diet

 * Eats algae, left over fish food, par-boiled vegetables and fruit. Will not generally eat plants. Will mostly stay on substrate and glass since its too heavy for leaves to support its weight.

Feeding regime

 * Only supplement food if necessary.

Environment Specifics

 * Must have high water temperature of around and a pH greater than 7.0, since those are the water conditions in Sulawesi. Do not keep in very soft water as the lack of calcium will cause the shell to corrode.


 * Does not like salt or Copper, presence of either will kill this snail.

Behaviour

 * Very peaceful snail towards others of its own kind and fish and other inverts.

Identification

 * The shell is conical (cornucopia) in shape and heavily ridged, it has been found in a variety of colours. It is a fairly large snail with the shell reaching around $$

Pictures

 * Note: All pictures are from PlanetInverts.com