Rabbit Snail
Tylomelania spp. compatibility profile. Plan freshwater shrimp and snail setups by troubleshooting community bioload and water parameter overlap.
Core facts & bioload scores
Typesnail
Adult size3"
Minimum tank20 gal
Temperamentpeaceful warmwater
Group1+
- temperature76-84F
- pH7.2-8.5
- water hardnessGH 8-20 dGH | KH 4-12 dKH
- breedingslow livebearer
- plant safetycaution
- shrimp safetysafe
- community safetypeaceful warmwater
- predator risklow
- cleanup rolenone
Community setups & swim zone pressure
Success with Rabbit Snail requires troubleshooting community setups for predatory risks. Because they occupy the substrate/hardscape zone, ensure your filtration capacity is ready for their specific bioload score.
Compatibility caveats
- notesLarger warm-water snail that needs mineral-rich water, vegetable foods, and room for adult size.
- caveatAdults are much larger than pest snails; use at least a 20 gallon tank and plan for their waste and grazing needs.
- caveatNeeds warm, hard, alkaline water for shell health; soft acidic setups cause shell damage over time.
- caveatPlant safety is caution because some individuals rasp tender leaves; supplement vegetables and prepared snail foods.
- caveatAvoid loaches, puffers, assassin snails, and copper exposure; large shells do not make them predator-proof.
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ramshorn Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Pond Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Horned Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Zebra Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Red Racer Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Tiger Nerite Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ivory Mystery Snailgreencompatible | minimum 20 galCheck this pair in the planner ->