Although the Tylomelania sp is new to the hobby it became to be very sought after snail. The Tylomelania sp found in Lake Poso on Sulawesi, it lives there 5 to 20 meters deep on soft substrate. From time to time it can be seen inhabits the shallowerwaters. There are many different colors and species of Tylomelania. The Tylomelania sp requires aquarium decorated with plants and woods, soft-substrate should be provided. It will thrive in shrimp/snails tank. The Tylomelania sp will not harm any plants or fish. Do not keep with aggressive tropical fish that may attack or eat the snail like loaches and Puffers fish. In captivity the Tylomelania sp use to dig in the substrate, eats powdered food but will also feed on shrimp and catfish wafers. After some time it even accept flakes and pellet food. It can also be feed with vegetables.
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