Scientific Name: Tylomelania gemmifera

How easy are they to care for?

We would class these snails are easy to care for.

How large can they grow?

Between 7.5 – 8 cm.

What is the ideal number to keep together?

Can be kept individually or in groups.

What water conditions do they require?

A pH range of 7.2 – 7.5 and a temperature of 24-29° Celsius.

What should you feed them?

Rabbit snails will feed on algae growing in the aquarium as well as decaying plant matter that falls to the bottom of the fish tank. Yellow rabbit snails should also be given food supplements such as algae wafers and fish flakes.

How compatible are they with other fish?

Yellow rabbit snails should be kept with non-aggressive tank mates such as other peaceful snail species, freshwater shrimp and non-aggressive community fish.

Can they be bred in captivity?

If given the right water conditions, Yellow rabbit snails will breed in freshwater aquariums. They breed at very slow rates.