Gold Spot Rabbit Snail Tylomelania 5cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
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Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Gold Spot Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.)
Overview:
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.
Origin:
Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia, Tylomelania species naturally inhabit warm freshwater lakes and rivers with sandy or rocky substrates.
Feeding:
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.
Tank / Setup Requirements:
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Minimum tank size: 40 litres (10 gallons)
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Soft sand substrate recommended to support natural burrowing behaviour
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Provide rocks, driftwood, and surfaces for grazing
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Stable water conditions with gentle to moderate filtration
Tank Mates:
Suitable for peaceful community aquariums with non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid snail-eating fish such as puffers or large loaches.
Behaviour:
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.
Experience Level:
Beginner to intermediate. Hardy when kept in stable water conditions and with sufficient calcium for strong shell growth.
Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)
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pH: 7.0–8.5
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Water Type: Freshwater
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Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred for shell health.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.