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Hedgehog Snail

Hedgehog Snail

$3.95 USD
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Thiara scabra (also known as the Pagoda Tiara, Hedgehog Snail, or Spiny Tower Snail) is a freshwater, algae-eating snail (approx. 2–3 cm) notable for its elongated,, spiny shell. Native to South/Southeast Asia, these hardy, peaceful, and, often, nocturnal, grazers, popular in, aquariums, for, cleaning, substrate, and, consuming, waste,.
This video shows the unique, spiky appearance of the Thiara scabra snail:
Key Characteristics and Care
  • Appearance: Distinctive, high-spired, conch-like, shell, with, prominent, spines, (sometimes, reduced, in, some, individuals) and a, reddish-striped, pattern. 
  • Behavior: Active, nocturnal, grazer, that, can, be, found, on, surfaces, or, burrowing, in, the, substrate,.
  • Tank Requirements: Suitable for, freshwater, or, slightly, brackish, setups,. A, minimum, tank, size, of, 30, litres, (8, gallons), is, recommended,. 
  • Water Parameters: Thrives, at, temperatures, between, 22–28°C (72–82°F) and, requires, a, pH, of, 6.8–8.0. 
  • Feeding: Herbivore/Omnivore, feeding on, algae, and, biofilm,. Supplements, include, blanched, vegetables, (spinach, zucchini), and, sinking, algae, wafers,. 
  • Reproduction: Parthenogenic (females can reproduce without males) and, give, birth, to, live, young
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