{"id":25658,"date":"2026-03-14T11:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25658"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:03:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:33","slug":"pagoda-snail-brotia-pagodula-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=pagoda-snail-brotia-pagodula-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Pagoda Snail Brotia Pagodula 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"145\"><strong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"145\">Pagoda Snail (<em data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"135\">Brotia pagodula<\/em>) \u2013 3 cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"478\"><strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"160\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\" \/>The Pagoda Snail is a unique and eye-catching freshwater snail, recognised for its distinctive spiral shell with pronounced ridges resembling a pagoda tower. With its dark brown to black shell and slow, deliberate movements, this fascinating species adds both character and natural interest to freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"618\"><strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"491\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"494\" \/>Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Myanmar, <em data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"559\">Brotia pagodula<\/em> inhabits flowing rivers and streams with rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"838\"><strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"632\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"635\" \/>Omnivorous grazer. Feeds on algae, biofilm, detritus, and leftover fish food. Supplement with algae wafers, sinking pellets, and blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach to ensure a balanced diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"870\">Tank \/ Setup Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dxccus\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"918\">\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"918\">Minimum tank size: 40 litres (10 gallons)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n6in8b\" data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"973\">\n<p data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"973\">Provide rocks, driftwood, and surfaces for grazing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xem0az\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1012\">\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1012\">Sand or smooth substrate preferred<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cbdbu4\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<p data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1067\">Moderate water flow and good oxygenation recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1217\"><strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1084\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\" \/>Suitable for peaceful community aquariums with non-aggressive fish and other invertebrates. Avoid species that may prey on snails.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1347\"><strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1233\">Behaviour:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\" \/>Peaceful and slow-moving. Spends most of its time grazing on algae and biofilm across surfaces in the aquarium.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1492\"><strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1370\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\" \/>Beginner to intermediate. Hardy when kept in stable water conditions with sufficient food and calcium for shell health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1517\"><strong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1515\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bvipr\" data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1552\">\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1552\">Temperature: 22\u201328\u00b0C (72\u201382\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hgi7na\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1568\">\n<p data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1568\">pH: 7.0\u20138.0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xae20w\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1595\">\n<p data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1595\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1edl0sl\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1662\">Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred for shell development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1703\"><strong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1673\">Size:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\" \/>Approximately 3 cm at sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pagoda Snail (Brotia pagodula) \u2013 3 cm Overview:The Pagoda Snail is a unique and eye-catching freshwater snail, recognised for its distinctive spiral shell with pronounced ridges resembling a pagoda tower. With its dark brown to black shell and slow, deliberate movements, this fascinating species adds both character and natural interest to freshwater aquariums. 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