{"product_id":"black-sulawesi-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-sp","title":"Black Sulawesi Rabbit Snail | Tylomelania sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Sulawesi Rabbit Snail is a striking, long-lived snail named for the rabbit-like tentacles on its snout — a slow, peaceful grazer that can reach 6–10 cm and adds real character to a hard-water planted tank. It's a rewarding but slightly fussier snail than most, needing warm, mineral-rich water to thrive long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRabbit snails (Tylomelania species) are endemic to the ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia, most famously Lake Poso and the Malili lake system. These lakes are warm and mineral-rich, and dozens of Tylomelania species and colour forms have evolved there, many still undescribed — the exact species behind this trade form is not firmly established, so it is best identified simply as Tylomelania sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dark, near-black shell with a distinctive elongated, spiralled shape, and the rabbit-like paired tentacles on the head that give the group its common name. Adults typically reach 6–10 cm depending on the exact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, slow-moving and completely non-predatory, making it an easy community addition alongside calm fish and other snails. It spends much of its time buried or half-buried, grazing biofilm from the substrate surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous grazer that feeds on algae, biofilm and decaying plant matter, supplemented with blanched vegetables such as zucchini or cucumber and the occasional algae wafer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds warmer water than most freshwater snails — keeping it too cool is a common and often fatal mistake — along with hard, alkaline water to support its shell. Provide a soft sand substrate for burrowing and stable, well-established conditions; like all invertebrates it is intolerant of copper-based medications and sudden parameter swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike most aquarium snails, rabbit snails are livebearers: females give birth to single, fully formed juveniles after a slow gestation. Fecundity is low compared to egg-laying snails, so there's no risk of a population explosion, but a long-term group will slowly build numbers if conditions stay warm and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTylomelania sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Sulawesi Rabbit Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndemic lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75–100+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore — algae, biofilm, decaying plant matter, blanched vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–10 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, hard-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally yes, though it may disturb very soft-rooted stem plants while burrowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish, shrimp and other snails that share its warm-water preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid cool-water fish that clash with its warm-water needs, and any species boisterous enough to harass a slow-moving snail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232847479075,"sku":"AA3464","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232847511843,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232847544611,"sku":"AA3463","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Black_Sulawesi_Rabbit_Snail_1f7aa0b1-22ee-4ae7-bc27-b1ccb980edc9.jpg?v=1781701002","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/black-sulawesi-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-sp","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}