Golden Poso Rabbit Snail – Tylomelania sp.
The Golden Poso Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.) is a stunning freshwater snail known for its elongated, sculpted shell and vibrant golden-yellow body. Native to the ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia, this unique species is prized by aquarists for its unusual appearance, peaceful temperament, and slow, deliberate behaviour.
Golden Poso Rabbit Snails make an eye-catching addition to planted aquariums, specialty snail collections, and Sulawesi-inspired setups. They spend much of their time exploring the substrate, rocks, driftwood, and décor while grazing on biofilm, soft algae, and leftover foods.
Key Features
- Bright golden-yellow body coloration
- Long, textured, cone-shaped shell
- Peaceful and community friendly
- Excellent scavenger and biofilm grazer
- Slow reproductive rate
- Safe with most peaceful fish and shrimp
- Excellent choice for planted and specialty aquariums
Care Requirements
Scientific Name: Tylomelania sp.
Common Name: Golden Poso Rabbit Snail
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: Approximately 5–8 cm
Temperature: 25–30°C
pH: 7.5–8.5
Water Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred
Diet: Biofilm, soft algae, sinking pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables
Golden Poso Rabbit Snails prefer warm, stable, mineral-rich water. Adequate calcium and hardness are important for maintaining strong shell growth, while very soft or acidic water should be avoided.
Feeding
Although they naturally graze throughout the aquarium, Golden Poso Rabbit Snails should also be provided with supplemental foods such as:
- Algae wafers
- Spirulina-based foods
- Quality sinking pellets
- Blanched zucchini, spinach, or other vegetables
Breeding
Unlike many common aquarium snails, Rabbit Snails reproduce very slowly. Females typically give birth to a small number of fully formed young rather than producing large clusters of eggs, making their population much easier to manage.
With its vivid golden coloration, impressive shell, and fascinating behaviour, the Golden Poso Rabbit Snail is a standout addition to any peaceful freshwater aquarium.