{"id":25664,"date":"2026-03-14T11:02:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25664"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:50","slug":"black-antenna-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=black-antenna-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Black Antenna Rabbit Snail Tylomelania 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"159\"><strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"159\">Black Antenna Rabbit Snail (<em data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"152\">Tylomelania<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"464\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"174\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\" \/>The Black Antenna Rabbit Snail is a unique and fascinating freshwater snail known for its elongated spiral shell and distinctive rabbit-like face. Featuring dark antennae and a textured shell, this species adds natural beauty and interesting behaviour to planted and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"615\"><strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"477\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\" \/>Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, <em data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"524\">Tylomelania<\/em> species naturally inhabit warm freshwater lakes and rivers with sandy or rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"851\"><strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"629\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\" \/>Omnivorous scavenger. Feeds on algae, biofilm, detritus, and leftover fish food. Supplement with algae wafers, sinking pellets, and blanched vegetables such as zucchini, cucumber, or spinach to maintain a balanced diet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"883\">Tank \/ Setup Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1124\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dxccus\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"931\">\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"931\">Minimum tank size: 40 litres (10 gallons)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1799uqh\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1006\">\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1006\">Soft sand substrate recommended to support natural burrowing behaviour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n6in8b\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1061\">Provide rocks, driftwood, and surfaces for grazing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m1cx29\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1124\">\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1124\">Stable water conditions with gentle to moderate filtration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1287\"><strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1141\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\" \/>Suitable for peaceful community aquariums with non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid snail-eating fish such as puffers or large loaches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1517\"><strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1303\">Behaviour:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\" \/>Peaceful and slow-moving. Spends most of its time grazing on algae and biofilm or exploring the aquarium. Rabbit snails are livebearers and produce a small number of well-developed young rather than laying eggs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1664\"><strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1540\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1543\" \/>Beginner to intermediate. Hardy when kept in stable water conditions and provided with adequate calcium for shell health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1689\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1687\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1835\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1f00e37\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1724\">Temperature: 24\u201330\u00b0C (75\u201386\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hgi6r7\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1740\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1740\">pH: 7.0\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xae20w\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1767\">\n<p data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1767\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sqogqz\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1835\">\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1835\">Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred for shell development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Antenna Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.) 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