Orange Poso Rabbit Snail

Tylomelania gemmifera

Also known as Orange Rabbit Snail, Gemmifera Rabbit Snail

Animalia›Mollusca›Gastropoda›Pachychilidae

The Orange Poso Rabbit Snail is a striking freshwater snail native to Indonesia, known for its vibrant orange coloration and distinctive elongated shell with prominent spiral ridges. These peaceful detritivores are excellent algae eaters and biofilm consumers, making them valuable additions to established aquariums. They are moderately hardy but require stable water parameters and should not be kept with aggressive fish or puffers.

At a glance

Size: 1.2 in; 3 cm
Min tank: 10 gal; 38 L
Temp: 75–82°F; 24–28°C
pH: 7.0-8.0
GH: 143–268 ppm; 8–15 dGH
Temperament: Peaceful
Swims: Bottom
Lifespan: 3-5 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.

Care

Diet

Orange Poso Rabbit Snails are primarily detritivores that feed on biofilm, algae, and decaying organic matter. Supplement their diet with blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), algae wafers, and quality sinking pellets. They prefer established tanks with mature biofilm but will accept commercial snail foods.

Behavior

These snails are nocturnal and spend most of the day hidden among plants and substrate, becoming more active at night. They are solitary or can be kept in small groups and move slowly across surfaces while grazing. They are sensitive to water quality changes and may retreat into their shells if stressed.

Breeding

Orange Poso Rabbit Snails are ovoviviparous (live-bearing) and do not lay eggs like most freshwater snails. Females produce small numbers of fully-formed juveniles, making population control less of a concern than with egg-laying species. Breeding in captivity is possible but not guaranteed without optimal conditions.

Tank mates

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Otocinclus

Peaceful algae eaters that share similar dietary preferences and non-aggressive behavior

excellent

Amano Shrimp

Both are peaceful detritivores that work well together without competing aggressively

excellent

Neon Tetra

Small, peaceful fish that will not prey on or harass snails

good

Dwarf Gourami

Peaceful gouramis that ignore snails and maintain compatible water parameters

good

Java Moss

Provides grazing surface for biofilm and shelter for snails

excellent

No state or federal restrictions on record.

Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and change over time; check with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping or shipping it.

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