Japanese Trapdoor Snail Care Guide
Cipangopaludina japonica
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.4"
- Temperature
- 15–28°C (59–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 20L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous grazer and scavenger that consumes algae, biofilm, soft plant matter, detritus and fine organic particles.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small fish, shrimp and other non-aggressive freshwater snails.
Good to Know
Cipangopaludina japonica is a live-bearing freshwater snail whose young develop inside the female before being born as miniature, fully shelled snails.
Gender Differences
Females are usually larger, while males have a modified right tentacle used for mating.
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