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Rabbit Snail

Tylomelania zemis · family Pachychilidae

Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania zemis) — aquarium snail
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Parameters

Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
7.5–8.5
Hardness
10–25 °dGH
Tank volume
from 80 L
Maximum size
up to 8 cm
Group size
min 2, ideal 4
Temperament
Peaceful
Difficulty
Intermediate
Lifespan
3–5 years

Pros and cons

  • No population explosion like common snails
  • Decorative — unusual head shape
  • Eats Cladophora and hair algae well
  • Long-lived (3–5 years)
  • Expensive ($15–30 each)
  • Needs hard alkaline water
  • May eat soft-leaved plants (Cabomba)
  • Sensitive to copper

Description

Rabbit snail — a large freshwater snail with a wrinkled 'rabbit head'. Breeds very slowly (1 baby every 4–6 weeks) — won't take over the tank.

FAQ

Улитки-кролики едят растения?
Жёстколистные (анубиас, яванский папоротник) не трогают. Но Cabomba, мхи, мелкие листья тонкостенные могут попасть в меню. Аквариумисты компенсируют подкормкой огурцом и тыквой.
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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Tylomelania zemis · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22