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Rabbit Snails (Tylomelania Gemmifera) are an eye-catching addition to any peaceful community tank. Compared to other freshwater aquarium snails, they are quite active, entertaining to watch, and display bright orange and yellow colors.

Also sometimes referred to as Poso Snails or Elephant Snails, Rabbit Snails are a genus of freshwater snails that have a notably exotic appearance compared to Ramshorn or Nerite snails.

They sport a long cone-shaped shell that closely resembles the commonly encountered Malaysian Trumpet Snail. They have two lengthy antennae that look like 'rabbit ears,' and snouts that resemble that of an elephant's, hence their quirky trade names (Rabbit Snail or Elephant Snail.) Most of the ones we see in the aquarium hobby originate from the lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Rabbit Snails come in a variety of different colors and sizes. The variations we typically see include Orange Poso, Golden Rabbit Snails, Chocolate Rabbit Snails, and Yellow Rabbit Snails. They can live up to 3 years or more in captivity, making them the perfect long-time critters for your planted tanks.

Rabbit Snails can grow up to 3 inches while Mini Rabbit Snails usually max out around 1.5 inches in length. It's important to note that Rabbit Snails grow as they age, and small size is an indication of a young snail, not poor health.

Since these snails can grow to be quite large, it is recommended that they be kept in a 20-gallon aquarium or larger. If space is an issue, an individual or a pair can do fine in a 10-gallon tank as long as it’s properly maintained. The absolute minimum tank size is 3-5 gallons for one, but it's important to note that snails produce a large amount of waste that adds to the tank's bioload.

General Rabbit Snail Aquarium Conditions:
Water Temperature: 70 - 84F

Aquarium pH: 7.2 to 8.5

Water Hardness: 2 to 15 dKH