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Pagoda Snail
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Shaped like a medieval castle in Japan, the pagoda snail is a gold-brown scavenger and algae eater not known to breed and take over fish tanks. These snails are wild-caught in rivers of Thailand and only available a few times a year. The pagoda snail grows very slowly to a maximum size of two inches and adapts well to any freshwater aquarium. Pagoda shells often have short spikes like the overhangs of pagoda roofs.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Brotia armata |
| Origin | Thailand and Myanmar (wild-caught) |
| Care Level | Moderate (needs clean, well-oxygenated water) |
| Temperament | Peaceful; plant-safe |
| Adult Size | Up to 2" |
| Lifespan | 2–5 years |
| Diet | Algae eater (also eats algae wafers) |
| Water Temperature | 72–80°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Breeding | Livebearer; rarely breeds in aquariums |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Pagoda snails come from clear, flowing streams. Give them a mature tank with good current, high oxygen, smooth rocks covered in biofilm and very clean water. They do best in established tanks with plenty of natural algae.
Feeding: They graze on algae. Also feed algae wafers or sinking pellets, since pagoda snails can go hungry in tanks that are too clean.
Tankmates: They do well with peaceful fish, shrimp and other snails. Avoid puffers, loaches and assassin snails.
Good to know: Pagoda snails are wild-caught and can take time to settle in. Check that they are alive by watching for movement; a closed trapdoor usually means they are resting.
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