Tank setup
A minimum 40L aquarium suits Pagoda Snail. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
22° - 28 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
40 L
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Named for the tiered, spined shell that resembles a pagoda. Needs hard, alkaline, well-oxygenated water and a strong biofilm supply; shells erode badly in soft water.
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Everything you need to keep Pagoda Snail healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 40L aquarium suits Pagoda Snail. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7.2–8.5 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Pagoda Snail is omnivore — biofilm, algae, sinking foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Pagoda Snail is generally peaceful grazer. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful grazer tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Pagoda Snail vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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