At a glance...
- Colours, patterns, and size may vary
- Carefully packed for delivery
- Minimum purchase quantity of 6
Details
Please check the delivery dates below before placing your order.
Pomacea Canaliculata Overview: Pomacea canaliculata, commonly known as the Golden Apple Snail, is a freshwater snail species originating from South America. Popular in the aquarium hobby, these snails are recognized for their vibrant golden-yellow shells and unique appearance. Habitat:- Tank Size: Provide a spacious aquarium with a minimum of 10 gallons for a small group of snails.
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 70-82°F (21-28°C)
- pH Level: 7.0-8.0
- Water Hardness: 8-15 dGH
- Substrate: Use a soft substrate, such as sand or smooth gravel, to prevent damage to their delicate foot.
- Vegetarian Diet: Golden Apple Snails are primarily herbivores, feeding on aquatic plants. Include a variety of fresh vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and zucchini in their diet.
- Supplemental Feed: Offer specialized snail food or algae wafers to ensure they receive proper nutrition. Calcium-rich foods are crucial for shell health.
- Filtration: Maintain efficient filtration to keep the water clean and prevent the accumulation of waste.
- Decor: Provide hiding places and surfaces for them to climb, such as rocks or driftwood. Live plants can serve both as decorations and a food source.
- Lighting: Golden Apple Snails do well with moderate lighting. Avoid intense, direct light to prevent algae overgrowth.
- Solitary Nature: Golden Apple Snails are generally peaceful, but they may show aggression toward each other if space and resources are limited.
- Compatibility: They can coexist with most peaceful community fish, but avoid housing them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
- Egg Clutches: Golden Apple Snails lay bright pink egg clutches above the waterline. Remove them if you wish to control population growth.
- Separation: If breeding is not desired, keep a single snail or monitor population growth closely.
- Shell Health: Ensure a balanced diet with sufficient calcium to promote strong shell growth. A lack of calcium can lead to shell deformities.
- Water Quality: Regular water changes and proper filtration are essential to prevent waterborne illnesses.
- Invasive Species: Pomacea canaliculata can become invasive in non-native environments. Do not release them into the wild.
Above images for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Please Note: The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Swell shop, or available for collection from the shop. Species sold at our Swell store will differ from ones available to order to your door.
All livestock deliveries are subject to our full Delivery Terms & Conditions, please read before ordering.
Specifications
| Order Livestock By | Receive Order By |
| Monday 11:30am | Wednesday |
| Tuesday 11:30am | Thursday |
| Wednesday 11:30am | Friday |
| Thursday 11:30am | Saturday |
| Friday | Wednesday |
| Saturday | Wednesday |
| Sunday | Wednesday |
Reviews
Write Your Own Review