3 Large Pagoda Snails (Brotia pagodula) - 1 to 2 inches Long - Aquatic Snails by Aquatic Arts

Description

Also known by the names Porcupine snails and Horned Armor snails, these freshwater snails hail from Thailand and are truly impressive to behold. Their unique appearance would make them an attractive component of any aquarium. They are named for their tiered shells, which feature spikes protruding from their shells. Their appearance and behavior are comparable to Malaysian Trumpet Snails, but Pagoda snails are considered more attractive and desirable among aquarium enthusiasts. They are known to burrow themselves deep in substrate, but will show themselves frequently if tank conditions are ideal. They tend to prefer sandy substrate, and they have been known to munch on more delicate live plants such as Riccia, so be warned if you have a planted tank! All of our Pagoda Snails snails are at least an inch long, which is rather large for a freshwater snail. They also tend to be almost as thick as they are long, giving them a large, bulky appearance. They are also very useful in keeping tanks clean because they eat algae and rotted plant parts. They will also eat any kind of food tablets or flakes, as well as vegetables. RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: - PH level range: 6.8 to 7.5 - Temperature range: 72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit - Water type: Soft to hard - Recommended Aquatic Arts tank mates: Other types of snails (Nerite snails, Mystery Snails, Sulawesi Snails, etc.), dwarf shrimp (such as Blue Velvet shrimp, Sakura Fire Red Cherry Shrimp, Neon Yellow Shrimp, etc.). They can also be kept with small to medium-sized, non-aggressive fish. - Additional notes: Other than algae and waste, Pagoda snails eat invertebrate pellets, flake foods, and cooked vegetables (such as zucchini, kale, spinach, or cucumber). Snails are very sensitive to copper, so watch out for copper if you use tap water in your tank.