Blue Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania towutensis) displays a distinctive blue-grey to slate-blue shell coloration with a dark body — one of the most unusual and sought-after Rabbit Snail color forms, the cool blue shell standing out dramatically. Rabbit Snails are among the most visually distinctive and behaviorally interesting freshwater snails available — their elongated spiral shells, rabbit-like facial tentacles, and constant gentle grazing activity make them a standout addition to any appropriate aquarium.
All Rabbit Snails belong to the genus Tylomelania and are endemic to the ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia — Lake Poso, Lake Matano, and surrounding lake systems. These are old, stable, clear-water lakes with hard, alkaline chemistry quite different from the soft acidic blackwater of most Southeast Asian fish habitats. Rabbit Snails are increasingly popular in aquascaping and invertebrate-focused aquariums for their unusual appearance and gentle, constantly active behavior.
The 'rabbit face' — long, fleshy tentacles flanking the mouth — gives these snails a distinctly mammalian facial quality that endears them immediately to most keepers. They are slow, deliberate movers that spend their time grazing the substrate and glass surface. Rabbit Snails are livebearers — they give birth to one fully-formed miniature snail at a time. Population growth is extremely slow and these snails will never overrun a tank.
| Blue Rabbit Snail | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Adult Size | 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) depending on species |
| Recommended Stocking | 1 per 5–10 gallons |
| Ideal Temperature | 76–84°F (24–29°C) |
| Ideal pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| Ideal GH | 12–20 dGH |
| Ideal KH | 5–15 dKH |
| Staple Food | Glasgarten Snail Dinner; Hikari Sinking Wafers; Hikari Mini Algae Wafers; blanched vegetables; powdered invertebrate food |
| Treat / Supplement | Glasgarten Mineral Junkie Treats; Glasgarten Mineral Treats |
| Origin | Ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia (Lake Poso, Lake Matano) |
| Notes |
Water: Warm, hard, alkaline essential — pH 7.5–8.5, GH 12+ dGH, 76–84°F Origin: Ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia — Lake Poso and Lake Matano Breeding: Livebearer — one baby at a time; slow population growth Shell Health: Glasgarten mineral supplements important Copper: Fatal — never use copper medications in snail tanks |
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