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Orange Rabbit Snail
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The orange rabbit snail is carefully selected for a solid chocolate shell and clean orange body. Lesser grades are sold as yellow rabbit snails, but who wants a lesser rabbit? However, the yellow rabbit is not a bad snail; it just has defects on the shell.
These snails are larger than most freshwater aquatic species and are effective scavengers.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Tylomelania sp. |
| Origin | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Care Level | Moderate (needs warm water) |
| Temperament | Peaceful; may nibble soft plants |
| Adult Size | Up to 3–4" |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Diet | Scavenger (sinking pellets, algae wafers) |
| Water Temperature | 76–84°F |
| pH | 7.2–8.5 |
| Breeding | Livebearer; slowly produces one baby at a time, so it won't overrun the tank |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Rabbit snails come from warm, clean lakes in Sulawesi. Give them a soft sand bottom they can burrow in, warm water (76–84°F) and good water quality. Add calcium if your water is soft.
Feeding: Feed sinking pellets and algae wafers daily. Rabbit snails are big eaters and also clean up leftover food.
Tankmates: Rabbit snails do well with peaceful fish, shrimp and other snails that like warm water, such as discus and tetras. Avoid puffers, loaches and large cichlids.
Good to know: Rabbit snails are slow-moving and gentle, and they wave their long "ear-like" tentacles as they move. Remove snails before using copper or other medications.
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