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Prambanan Snail
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The prambanan snail, sometimes referred to by its scientific name, Thiara winteri, is a rare decorative snail from Indonesia. The cone-shaped snails are chocolate and bronze with some small spikes. The prambanan snail will not eat plants or harm other aquarium crustaceans, like fancy aquarium shrimp. Great scavengers, these snails can grow to three inches.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Thiara winteri |
| Origin | Indonesia (Java) |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Temperament | Peaceful; plant-safe |
| Adult Size | Up to 2–3" |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Diet | Scavenger (algae and sinking foods) |
| Water Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Breeding | Livebearer; breeds slowly |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a mature tank with a sand or fine gravel bottom and some algae and detritus to graze. Keep the water hard enough for healthy shells.
Feeding: They graze on algae and leftover food. Also feed algae wafers or sinking pellets.
Tankmates: They do well with peaceful fish, shrimp and other snails. Avoid puffers, loaches and assassin snails.
Good to know: Remove snails before treating the tank with copper or other medications, which are toxic to invertebrates.
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