Golden Apple Snail

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Golden Apple Snail

• Appearance & Size

• Approx. purchase size: 2–4 cm

• Max adult size: 15 cm

• Smooth, rounded shell, often golden/yellow in color

• Aquatic snail with distinctive large shell

• Behavior & Feeding

• Algae-eating omnivore

• Not safe with live plants; may consume aquarium vegetation

• Helps control algae buildup in tanks

• Aquarium Setup

• Requires freshwater tanks with stable water conditions

• Can be kept individually or in small groups

• Provide hiding spots like rocks or plants (non-edible)

• Water Parameters

• pH: 6.6–7.6

• Temperature: 16–29 °C

• Tankmates

• Peaceful community tanks with fish or other invertebrates

• Avoid aggressive snails or plant-eating species