🟡 Golden Spotted Rabbit Snail
(Tylomelania sp.)
The Golden Spotted Rabbit Snail is one of the most vibrant and eye-catching snails in the Sulawesi family. Featuring a striking contrast between its dark elongated shell and its bright golden-yellow body with distinct speckled markings, this is a snail that instantly becomes a standout feature in any aquarium.
Known for their slow, graceful movement and calm behaviour, Golden Spotted Rabbit Snails add personality and charm to aquascapes while also assisting with light tank maintenance.
⭐ Key Highlights
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🟡 Bold Golden Coloration — premium morph with visible black spotting
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🧼 Light Cleanup Crew — helps consume leftover food, biofilm, and algae film
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🐣 Livebearing Reproduction (Very Slow) — no overpopulation risk
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🌿 Shrimp, Plant, and Community Tank Safe
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🧠 Smart, Curious Personality — often observed interacting with the environment
📏 Size
Approx. 5–8 cm (varies by age)
💧 Water Requirements
Ideal for warm and mineral-rich aquariums—especially Sulawesi setups.
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 26–30°C (78–86°F) |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 |
| GH | 8–20 dGH |
| KH | 5–12 dKH |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20+ gallons |
🍽 Diet
Primarily grazes on:
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Biofilm
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Soft algae
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Microorganisms
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Detritus
Supplement with:
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Algae wafers
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Spirulina pellets
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Shrimp cuisine
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Calcium snail blocks
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Blanched greens (spinach, squash, etc.)
Calcium supplementation supports shell growth and colour retention.
✔ Compatibility
Safe with:
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Neocaridina & Caridina shrimp
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Peaceful fish species
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Planted aquariums
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Other non-predatory snails
Avoid:
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Loaches
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Crayfish
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Puffers
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Any snail-eating species
⚠ Behaviour Notes
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May occasionally bury itself — natural behaviour
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Moves slowly but steadily; very long-lived
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Produces one fully developed juvenile at a time, making it an excellent choice for controlled breeding tank setups
🧪 Summary
The Golden Spotted Rabbit Snail is a rare, visually stunning invertebrate perfect for aquarists who want both beauty and personality in their tank. Its bright coloration, easygoing nature, and slow reproduction rate make it an ideal choice for Sulawesi biotopes, planted aquascapes, and shrimp colonies.