Dwarf Mini Rabbit Snail Shrimp Cove

The Black Dwarf Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.)is a stunning little gem from the Sulawesi lakes. elegant elongated face, this snail brings calm charm and movement to your aquarium.

They’re slow, peaceful, and completely shrimp-safe — the perfect clean-up crew for any planted or shrimp tank.

You’ll often spot them gliding gracefully along the substrate or glass, grazing on biofilm and soft algae.

Unlike many other snail species, Rabbit Snails reproduce slowly, so there’s no risk of overpopulation. They give birth to a single live baby at a time, making them fascinating to watch as part of a balanced aquarium ecosystem. Provide a soft, mineral-rich substrate and calcium in their diet to maintain a smooth, healthy shell.

💛 These peaceful snails are perfect tankmates for both Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp — they spend their days slowly grazing across the substrate in search of biofilm and algae. They won’t harm plants or bother tankmates, just quietly keep things sparkling while adding a striking visual accent.

 💧 Care & Parameters

They thrive in warm, mineral-rich water with stable conditions:

🌡️ Temperature: 25 – 29 °C (77 – 84 °F) — around 27 °C is ideal

⚖️ pH:7.3 – 8.5 — a slightly alkaline environment keeps shells strong

🪸 GH: 6 – 10 dGH — provides calcium & magnesium for shell health

🪶KH: 3 – 6 dKH — helps buffer pH stability

💎 TDS: 150 – 250 ppm — the sweet spot for Sulawesi species

🏡 Tank Size: Minimum 20 L for a small group

⏳ Lifespan: Around 3 – 5 years with good care

✨ Please remember, all tanks differ — these parameters are for guidance only.

 🍃 Feeding

They enjoy a varied diet of soft algae, biofilm, blanched vegetables, calcium-rich foods to keep shells strong and glossy.

✨ Each Black Dwarf Sulawesi Snail is a one-of-a-kind treasure around the 3cm — their mix of rich dark hues and warm camel banding looks incredible against moss, lava rock or dark substrate.

💛 Peaceful, shrimp-safe and completely stunning — a true statement snail for any aquascape.