Hercules Tower Snail – Brotia herculea

🐌 Hercules Snail – Brotia herculea

The Hercules Snail is an impressive and rather rare species of snail, noticeable for its elongated, robust shell and its size. It is not only a visual highlight but also a helpful assistant in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Large, distinctive tower snail
Robust, elongated shell
Calm and peaceful behavior
Interesting observation animal

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
pH value: approx. 6.5–8
Prefers soft to medium-hard substrate (for burrowing)
Sufficient food supply important

🧬 Special features
Live-bearing (reproduces slowly)
Loosens the substrate
Helps in the utilization of food remnants
More suitable for larger aquariums

🐠 Suitable for
Shrimp tanks and peaceful community aquariums

🍽 Feeding
Omnivore – prefers plant-based food, biofilm, and food remnants