{"id":25660,"date":"2026-03-14T11:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25660"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:40","slug":"king-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=king-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-5cm","title":{"rendered":"King Rabbit Snail Tylomelania 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"155\"><strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"155\">King Rabbit Snail (<em data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"141\">Tylomelania<\/em> sp.) \u2013 5 cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"459\"><strong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"170\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"173\" \/>The King Rabbit Snail is a striking freshwater snail known for its long, spiral shell and distinctive rabbit-like face with extended antennae. With its slow, graceful movements and unique appearance, this fascinating species makes a standout addition to planted and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"472\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"475\" \/>Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, <em data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"519\">Tylomelania<\/em> snails inhabit warm freshwater lakes and rivers with sandy or rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"834\"><strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"613\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"616\" \/>Omnivorous scavenger. Feeds on algae, biofilm, detritus, and leftover fish food. Supplement with algae wafers, sinking pellets, and blanched vegetables such as zucchini, spinach, or cucumber to ensure proper nutrition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"868\"><strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"866\">Tank \/ Setup Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dxccus\" data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"914\">\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"914\">Minimum tank size: 40 litres (10 gallons)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19hl51r\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"987\">\n<p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"987\">Soft sand substrate recommended to allow natural burrowing behaviour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hefyxa\" data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1039\">\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1039\">Provide rocks, driftwood, and d\u00e9cor for grazing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gtrp8p\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1088\">\n<p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1088\">Stable water conditions with good filtration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1245\"><strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1105\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1108\" \/>Suitable for peaceful community aquariums with non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid snail-eating fish such as puffers or loaches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1448\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1261\">Behaviour:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\" \/>Peaceful and slow-moving. Often seen grazing along surfaces or partially burrowing in the substrate. Unlike many snails, rabbit snails give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1597\"><strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1471\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\" \/>Beginner to intermediate. Hardy when provided with stable water conditions and a calcium-rich environment for shell health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1622\"><strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1620\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1f00e37\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1657\">Temperature: 24\u201330\u00b0C (75\u201386\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hgi6r7\" data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1673\">\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1673\">pH: 7.0\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xae20w\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1700\">\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1700\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"duo75f\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1747\">Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1788\"><strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1758\">Size:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\" \/>Approximately 5 cm at sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>King Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.) \u2013 5 cm Overview:The King Rabbit Snail is a striking freshwater snail known for its long, spiral shell and distinctive rabbit-like face with extended antennae. 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