{"id":25667,"date":"2026-03-14T11:02:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25667"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:56","slug":"gold-spot-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=gold-spot-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Gold Spot Rabbit Snail Tylomelania 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"151\"><strong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"151\">Gold Spot Rabbit Snail (<em data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"144\">Tylomelania<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"484\"><strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"166\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\" \/>The Gold Spot Rabbit Snail is a beautiful freshwater snail recognised for its dark spiral shell decorated with distinctive golden spots and its characteristic rabbit-like face with long antennae. Its unique coloration and slow, graceful movements make it an eye-catching addition to planted and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"635\"><strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"497\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"500\" \/>Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, <em data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"544\">Tylomelania<\/em> species naturally inhabit warm freshwater lakes and rivers with sandy or rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"866\"><strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"649\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"652\" \/>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 for balanced nutrition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"900\"><strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"898\">Tank \/ Setup Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1139\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dxccus\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"946\">\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"946\">Minimum tank size: 40 litres (10 gallons)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1799uqh\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1021\">\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1021\">Soft sand substrate recommended to support natural burrowing behaviour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n6in8b\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1076\">\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1076\">Provide rocks, driftwood, and surfaces for grazing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m1cx29\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1139\">\n<p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1139\">Stable water conditions with gentle to moderate filtration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1302\"><strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1156\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\" \/>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=\"1304\" data-end=\"1518\"><strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1318\">Behaviour:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\" \/>Peaceful and slow-moving. Often seen grazing on algae and biofilm or exploring the aquarium. Rabbit snails are livebearers, producing a small number of well-developed young rather than laying eggs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1665\"><strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1541\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1544\" \/>Beginner to intermediate. Hardy when kept in stable water conditions and with sufficient calcium for strong shell growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1690\"><strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1688\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1831\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1f00e37\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<p data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1725\">Temperature: 24\u201330\u00b0C (75\u201386\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hgi6r7\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1741\">\n<p data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1741\">pH: 7.0\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xae20w\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1768\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wyv7qc\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1831\">\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1831\">Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred for shell health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gold Spot Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.) 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