Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail - Tylomelania sarasinorum
Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sarasinorum)
The Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail is a striking Sulawesi freshwater snail, prized for its elongated spiral shell, bright yellow to golden body colour and slow, characterful grazing behaviour. Also known as a Yellow Rabbit Snail or Sulawesi Rabbit Snail, it is a peaceful aquarium invertebrate that spends much of its time exploring the substrate, glass, rocks and décor in search of biofilm, algae and leftover foods. This is a specialist warm-water snail that does best in mature, stable aquariums with alkaline water and excellent long-term water quality.
Common Name:
Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail. Also commonly referred to as the Yellow Rabbit Snail, Golden Rabbit Snail, Sulawesi Rabbit Snail or Yellow Tylomelania Snail.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Tylomelania sarasinorum
Maximum Size:
Around 5–8 cm in captivity, depending on age, diet and shell development. Some related Tylomelania species can grow larger, so adult size can vary between imported strains.
Water Type:
Freshwater
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Tylomelania snails are native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where different species occur in ancient lake systems, including Lake Poso and the Malili Lakes. Tylomelania sarasinorum is linked with the Malili Lakes system, with records from Lake Towuti. In nature, these snails are associated with warm, mineral-rich freshwater habitats where they graze across sand, rocks, wood and organic surfaces.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 26–30°C
pH Range: 7.5–8.5
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water with stable mineral content preferred
Avoid acidic conditions, as low pH can contribute to shell erosion.
Temperament:
Very peaceful and safe with other calm aquarium species. It should not be kept with snail-eating fish, aggressive loaches, pufferfish, large cichlids or any fish likely to pick at its body or antennae.
Diet:
Omnivorous grazer. It should be offered a varied diet including algae wafers, sinking invertebrate foods, vegetable-based pellets, blanched courgette, spinach, cucumber and specialist snail foods with calcium and minerals. It will also graze on biofilm, algae and soft organic matter within a mature aquarium.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is at least 40 litres for a small number of snails, with larger aquariums preferred for groups or mixed communities.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is a slow-moving, bottom-dwelling snail that spends much of its time grazing across the substrate, hardscape and aquarium glass. It is generally active throughout the day, especially once settled, and is far more confident in a peaceful aquarium with stable water conditions. Rabbit Snails are livebearing snails and reproduce slowly, usually producing individual well-developed young rather than large batches of eggs.
Aquarium Category:
Community Invertebrate
This species is peaceful and suitable for calm freshwater community aquariums with suitable warm, alkaline water. Good tank mates include peaceful small fish, rainbowfish, livebearers, gentle rasboras, small tetras that tolerate warmer water, Corydoras in suitable conditions, dwarf shrimp and other non-aggressive snails. Avoid snail predators, finicky nippers and very soft acidic blackwater setups.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
Best kept in a mature aquarium with stable warm water, good filtration and a mineral-rich environment to support healthy shell growth. Avoid sudden swings in temperature, pH or hardness. Provide fine sand or smooth substrate, as these snails naturally spend time moving and feeding along the bottom. Supplement calcium and mineral content if needed, and avoid copper-based treatments, as these can be dangerous to snails and other invertebrates.
Suitable for:
Intermediate fishkeepers
Availability:
Occasional in trade
All images are a visual representation of the animal you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns, shell condition and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail - Tylomelania sarasinorum
Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail - Tylomelania sarasinorum
Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sarasinorum)
The Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail is a striking Sulawesi freshwater snail, prized for its elongated spiral shell, bright yellow to golden body colour and slow, characterful grazing behaviour. Also known as a Yellow Rabbit Snail or Sulawesi Rabbit Snail, it is a peaceful aquarium invertebrate that spends much of its time exploring the substrate, glass, rocks and décor in search of biofilm, algae and leftover foods. This is a specialist warm-water snail that does best in mature, stable aquariums with alkaline water and excellent long-term water quality.
Common Name:
Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail. Also commonly referred to as the Yellow Rabbit Snail, Golden Rabbit Snail, Sulawesi Rabbit Snail or Yellow Tylomelania Snail.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Tylomelania sarasinorum
Maximum Size:
Around 5–8 cm in captivity, depending on age, diet and shell development. Some related Tylomelania species can grow larger, so adult size can vary between imported strains.
Water Type:
Freshwater
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Tylomelania snails are native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where different species occur in ancient lake systems, including Lake Poso and the Malili Lakes. Tylomelania sarasinorum is linked with the Malili Lakes system, with records from Lake Towuti. In nature, these snails are associated with warm, mineral-rich freshwater habitats where they graze across sand, rocks, wood and organic surfaces.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 26–30°C
pH Range: 7.5–8.5
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water with stable mineral content preferred
Avoid acidic conditions, as low pH can contribute to shell erosion.
Temperament:
Very peaceful and safe with other calm aquarium species. It should not be kept with snail-eating fish, aggressive loaches, pufferfish, large cichlids or any fish likely to pick at its body or antennae.
Diet:
Omnivorous grazer. It should be offered a varied diet including algae wafers, sinking invertebrate foods, vegetable-based pellets, blanched courgette, spinach, cucumber and specialist snail foods with calcium and minerals. It will also graze on biofilm, algae and soft organic matter within a mature aquarium.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is at least 40 litres for a small number of snails, with larger aquariums preferred for groups or mixed communities.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is a slow-moving, bottom-dwelling snail that spends much of its time grazing across the substrate, hardscape and aquarium glass. It is generally active throughout the day, especially once settled, and is far more confident in a peaceful aquarium with stable water conditions. Rabbit Snails are livebearing snails and reproduce slowly, usually producing individual well-developed young rather than large batches of eggs.
Aquarium Category:
Community Invertebrate
This species is peaceful and suitable for calm freshwater community aquariums with suitable warm, alkaline water. Good tank mates include peaceful small fish, rainbowfish, livebearers, gentle rasboras, small tetras that tolerate warmer water, Corydoras in suitable conditions, dwarf shrimp and other non-aggressive snails. Avoid snail predators, finicky nippers and very soft acidic blackwater setups.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
Best kept in a mature aquarium with stable warm water, good filtration and a mineral-rich environment to support healthy shell growth. Avoid sudden swings in temperature, pH or hardness. Provide fine sand or smooth substrate, as these snails naturally spend time moving and feeding along the bottom. Supplement calcium and mineral content if needed, and avoid copper-based treatments, as these can be dangerous to snails and other invertebrates.
Suitable for:
Intermediate fishkeepers
Availability:
Occasional in trade
All images are a visual representation of the animal you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns, shell condition and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
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Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sarasinorum)
The Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail is a striking Sulawesi freshwater snail, prized for its elongated spiral shell, bright yellow to golden body colour and slow, characterful grazing behaviour. Also known as a Yellow Rabbit Snail or Sulawesi Rabbit Snail, it is a peaceful aquarium invertebrate that spends much of its time exploring the substrate, glass, rocks and décor in search of biofilm, algae and leftover foods. This is a specialist warm-water snail that does best in mature, stable aquariums with alkaline water and excellent long-term water quality.
Common Name:
Yellow Poso Rabbit Snail. Also commonly referred to as the Yellow Rabbit Snail, Golden Rabbit Snail, Sulawesi Rabbit Snail or Yellow Tylomelania Snail.
Scientific Name (Latin):
Tylomelania sarasinorum
Maximum Size:
Around 5–8 cm in captivity, depending on age, diet and shell development. Some related Tylomelania species can grow larger, so adult size can vary between imported strains.
Water Type:
Freshwater
Origin / Natural Habitat:
Tylomelania snails are native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, where different species occur in ancient lake systems, including Lake Poso and the Malili Lakes. Tylomelania sarasinorum is linked with the Malili Lakes system, with records from Lake Towuti. In nature, these snails are associated with warm, mineral-rich freshwater habitats where they graze across sand, rocks, wood and organic surfaces.
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 26–30°C
pH Range: 7.5–8.5
Hardness: soft to moderately hard water with stable mineral content preferred
Avoid acidic conditions, as low pH can contribute to shell erosion.
Temperament:
Very peaceful and safe with other calm aquarium species. It should not be kept with snail-eating fish, aggressive loaches, pufferfish, large cichlids or any fish likely to pick at its body or antennae.
Diet:
Omnivorous grazer. It should be offered a varied diet including algae wafers, sinking invertebrate foods, vegetable-based pellets, blanched courgette, spinach, cucumber and specialist snail foods with calcium and minerals. It will also graze on biofilm, algae and soft organic matter within a mature aquarium.
Minimum Tank Size:
A practical recommendation is at least 40 litres for a small number of snails, with larger aquariums preferred for groups or mixed communities.
Behaviour & Activity:
This is a slow-moving, bottom-dwelling snail that spends much of its time grazing across the substrate, hardscape and aquarium glass. It is generally active throughout the day, especially once settled, and is far more confident in a peaceful aquarium with stable water conditions. Rabbit Snails are livebearing snails and reproduce slowly, usually producing individual well-developed young rather than large batches of eggs.
Aquarium Category:
Community Invertebrate
This species is peaceful and suitable for calm freshwater community aquariums with suitable warm, alkaline water. Good tank mates include peaceful small fish, rainbowfish, livebearers, gentle rasboras, small tetras that tolerate warmer water, Corydoras in suitable conditions, dwarf shrimp and other non-aggressive snails. Avoid snail predators, finicky nippers and very soft acidic blackwater setups.
Special Requirements or Care Notes:
Best kept in a mature aquarium with stable warm water, good filtration and a mineral-rich environment to support healthy shell growth. Avoid sudden swings in temperature, pH or hardness. Provide fine sand or smooth substrate, as these snails naturally spend time moving and feeding along the bottom. Supplement calcium and mineral content if needed, and avoid copper-based treatments, as these can be dangerous to snails and other invertebrates.
Suitable for:
Intermediate fishkeepers
Availability:
Occasional in trade
All images are a visual representation of the animal you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns, shell condition and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.
