SNAIL – FW ORANGE RABBIT
Tylomelania sp
$2.99 – $14.99
The Orange Rabbit Snail is an eye-catching and unique aquatic invertebrate for the established freshwater aquarium. Their shell comes in shades of ivory and brown and in this instance, the snail itself is orange! Given that Orange rabbit snails can grow up to 3″ or 4″ in length, they do need more space than most other snail species.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Live Plant Safe: With Caution
General Description: The Orange Rabbit Snail is an eye-catching and unique aquatic invertebrate for the established freshwater aquarium. Their shell comes in shades of ivory and brown and in this instance, the snail itself is orange! Given that Orange rabbit snails can grow up to 3″ or 4″ in length, they do need more space than most other snail species.
Diet Requirements: Rabbit snails are herbivores, consuming various alga on the glass, decorations, and off of live plants. These snails are also opportunistic, consuming other foods that have made their way to the bottom of the aquarium. They will even clean up decaying or dead plant matter. If the aquarium appears sparse in such natural food resources, providing Rabbit snails with ocassional high quality algae wafers is appreciated.
Care Requirements: An established minimum 10 gallon aquarium is ideal for a single Rabbit snail. Size up accordingly to accomodate multiple individuals; more snails equates to more natural food resources needed to sustain them. Additionally, given that snails are constantly feeding they do produce a good amount of waste. In too small of aquariums, this bioload can become a problem. Rabbit snails are very intolerable of nitrite or ammonia spikes. Weekly or biweekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters up to standard (Nitrates < 20 ppm), especially a stable pH that is necessary for appropriate shell growth and maintenance. Avoid the use of copper based medications as this will cause harm to, or even kill, your snail. Rabbit snails tend to be active throughout most of the day – if your Rabbit snail suddenly sits in a single spot for a few days, it is encouraged to check that your snail is still alive by pressing on its trapdoor. A live snail will have some resistance or close its trapdoor, while a dead snail will be easy to maneuver this trapdoor or it may even be slightly open. Rotting snails can result in a sudden ammonia spike, which may be more dramatic in smaller aquariums. Rabbit snails are compatible with a range of community-type fish species. Avoid large cichlids, assassin snails or other carnivorous invertebrates such as crayfish that will make a snack out of your Rabbit snail. Some Rabbit snails have been observed to eat thin-leaved plants. Recommended water conditions, 72-82° F, KH 2-12, pH 7.5-8.5.
Purchase Size: Baby: 1/2” to 3/4′, Small: 1-1/2” to 1-3/4”, Medium: 2” to 2-1/2”
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
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