![]() Temperature 89.6 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, shallow to ~10 feet depth. ![]() ![]() Here are some numbers from the various lake habitats of Lake Matano and Lake Towuti: I keep my water around 82F (27C) degrees, some keep theirs at 78F (25 - 26C), others keep it around 86F (30C). I also supplement with liquid calcium, due to my high population of snails. I keep my numbers as close as possible to desirable levels. My snails have adapted to our water conditions and have proven fruitful each year. We also have 5 - 10 ppm Nitrates from the tap. Here in the SoCal area, our tap water is hard, fairly alkaline with a pH of 7.5 from the tap. I have always conditioned well water when I have taken my snails traveling. Well water should be tested for what it contains if used directly. Water Parameters - Water conditioning is a MUST, especially if it is city water. It will be a matter of experimentation to see how your set up will fare regarding plants and rabbit snails, but what has been listed above should provide a good start. Many keepers also state that Anubias does well with rabbits. Softer plants such as Valisneria, parrot feather, and others do not lastwhich can include Java Fern. I also have large Amazon Swords, red and green crypts, and even a Java Fern that is doing well with the rabbits. Some keepers will mix crushed coral in with their sand or gravel substrate, or place coral in their filters to add to carbonate hardness in the water. A few of the species prefer climbing on rocks and harder substrate, so I provide a mix of decor to provide for all needs. The bulk of the snails species enjoy snuffling through the sand with their muzzles, and quite regularly enjoy burying themselves in the sand, and later resting with just their head emerged from the sand.īecause I have a mixed population, I also provide rocks and plants in the environment. I use CaribSea Super Naturals sand, although other keepers have used smaller gravel, colored gravel, and even small rounded rocks. Substrate and Plants - I have my snails on sand, plain sand. Housing Conditions, Feeding, and Companions
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