Gold Spotted Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.)

Species Care Sheet:  

• Minimum Tank Size: 45–60 litres (approx. 10–13 gallons). While slow-moving, they can grow quite large and need floor space to forage.
• Water Temperature: 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F). They are tropical and do not tolerate cold water.
• pH Level: 7.5 – 8.5 (Alkaline water is crucial to prevent shell erosion).
• Water Hardness: 10–20 dGH (Hard water provides the minerals needed for shell growth). 

• Sinking Pellets: High-quality algae wafers, shrimp pellets, and calcium-enriched foods.
• Blanched Vegetables: Courgette (zucchini), spinach, and kale are favourites.
• Leaf Litter: They enjoy grazing on decaying Indian Almond Leaves (Catappa leaves).
• Note on Plants: If underfed, they may nibble on soft-leaved plants like Java Fern or Hygrophila, though they generally leave tough plants (like Anubias) alone. 

• Temperament: Extremely peaceful and slow-moving.
• Social Structure: Solitary or in groups; they do not show aggression toward their own kind.
• Tank Mates: Best kept with other peaceful inhabitants such as Sulawesi Shrimp, Neocaridina shrimp, and small, non-nipping fish (e.g., Rasboras or small Tetras).
• Warning: Avoid keeping them with “snail-eaters” like Loaches, Assassin Snails, or large, aggressive Cichlids. 

• Substrate: Sand or fine gravel is preferred. They have heavy shells and find it easier to move across smooth surfaces; they also enjoy partially burying themselves.
• Decor: Provide rocks and driftwood for them to graze upon. Ensure there are no small crevices where they might get stuck.
• Filtration: Moderate flow is fine, but ensure the intake is covered with a sponge to prevent small snails from being sucked in. 

• Size: They can reach a length of 7–10 cm (3–4 inches).
• Appearance: They possess a dark, corrugated, conical shell. Their body is typically dark grey or black, adorned with vivid gold or yellow spots.
• Breeding: Unlike many snails, they are slow breeders. They are not hermaphroditic (they have distinct sexes) and the female produces a single “egg pod” at a time, which hatches into a fully formed miniature snail.

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