Chocolate Poso Rabbit Snail

🐌 Species Overview

• Common name: Chocolate Poso Rabbit Snail

• Scientific name: Tylomelania sp. (“Poso” strain)

• Origin: Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia

• Adult size: 5–8 cm (2–3") including shell

• Lifespan: 3–5 years

🌈 Appearance

• Smooth, elongated conical shell with a rich chocolate-brown coloration.

• Body is soft and extends from the shell when active; generally dark brown or grayish.

• Slow-growing and graceful, making them attractive for display aquariums.

🏞 Tank Requirements

• Tank size: Minimum 60L, preferably with stable, mature water.

• Water parameters:

  • Temperature: 24–28 °C

  • pH: 7.5–8.5 (slightly alkaline)

  • GH: 8–12

  • KH: 4–8

• Aquascape: Soft substrate preferred; snails like to burrow and move across plants, rocks, and driftwood.

• Tank type: Best in planted or species-only setups. Avoid aggressive fish that may harass them.

🍽 Diet

• Omnivorous detritivores: feed on biofilm, decaying plant matter, and leftover food.

• Can be supplemented with blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach) and calcium-rich foods for shell health.

• Do not overfeed; remove uneaten food to avoid water quality issues.

👫 Behavior & Compatibility

• Peaceful and slow-moving; never aggressive.

• Compatible with other peaceful invertebrates (shrimp, snails) and small non-predatory fish.

• Excellent for community or nano tanks where their grazing helps control detritus.

🐣 Breeding

• Livebearers; lay fully formed juvenile snails rather than eggs.

• Breeding is slow and requires stable water conditions.

• Juveniles are miniature versions of adults and require similar diet and water quality.