Pagoda Snail Brotia pagodula
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Brotia pagodula
Origin region
Vietnam (Mekong tributaries)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
4.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Detritivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
5.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Vietnam (Mekong tributaries)
Feeding
Detritivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Livebearer; produces few but large young.
Notes
Striking pagoda shell; burrows in soft substrate; prefers current.