{"product_id":"singapore-spiral-snail-brotia-herculea","title":"Singapore Spiral Snail | Brotia herculea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Singapore Spiral Snail is a striking, slow-growing tower snail sold young at just 2–3 cm, though it can eventually reach an impressive 10 cm in the wild. A peaceful, hardy algae grazer, it makes an unusual, long-term centrepiece invertebrate for a patient keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrotia herculea is native to muddy-bottomed rivers in Southeast Asia, documented in river systems of Myanmar and Thailand, where it grazes algae and biofilm over rock and substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tall, tightly spiralled, cone-shaped shell in mottled brown, often with a textured or slightly eroded look on older whorls. Animals sold in the trade are typically young, 2–3 cm juveniles, well short of the wild adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, slow-moving and completely non-predatory, and safe with any community fish, shrimp or other snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn algae grazer and detritivore that feeds on algae, biofilm, sinking pellets and algae wafers, and uneaten food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy in a mature freshwater aquarium with a secure, tight-fitting lid, as it will climb glass and can wander given the chance. Provide stable, moderate water chemistry and avoid copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is not well documented and reproduction in home aquaria is uncommon; this species is not considered a prolific \"pest\" breeder the way some of its Thiaridae\/Pachychilidae relatives are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrotia herculea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingapore Spiral Snail, Hercules Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRivers of Myanmar and Thailand, Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 cm in the wild; typically sold at 2–3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-year (not precisely documented)\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\u003eBeginner\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\u003e60+ litres with a secure lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgae grazer\/detritivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8–7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 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\u003eCommunity and planted freshwater 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\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny peaceful community fish, shrimp or other snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone from a safety standpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this species was previously listed under the scientific name \"Bakyietaia guangdungensis\", which does not correspond to any recognised taxonomic name — the correct current identification is Brotia herculea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232846987555,"sku":"AA1596","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Singapore_Spiral_Snail_e5367ead-a608-4276-a945-7a8720c71477.jpg?v=1781701009","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/singapore-spiral-snail-brotia-herculea","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}