Pagoda Snail / Spiky Tower Snail – Brotia pagodula

🐌 Porcupine Snail / Spiny Tower Snail – Brotia pagodula

The Porcupine Snail (Brotia pagodula) is an extraordinary freshwater snail with a distinctive, spiky shell. Its unique appearance makes it one of the most popular snail species for lovers of special invertebrates. Its pagoda-shaped shell makes it a real eye-catcher in any aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Striking, spiky pagoda shell
Peaceful and calm snail species
Robust aquarium inhabitant
Active bottom and decoration dweller
Particularly decorative appearance

🌿 Husbandry
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
pH value: approx. 7.0–8.5
Medium to hard water recommended
Sand or fine gravel as substrate ideal
Hiding places and structured furnishings advantageous

🧬 Special features
Rare and sought-after snail species
Characteristic shell shape with pronounced spines
Live-bearing snail
Can help utilize food scraps
Very interesting species for invertebrate aquariums

🐠 Suitable for
Shrimp aquariums
Community aquariums
Planted aquariums
Aquariums with peaceful fish and invertebrates
Aquarists looking for special snail species

🍽 Feeding
Feeds on biofilms, algae growth, and food scraps
Readily accepts snail food and plant-based food
Vegetables and natural food are also well accepted

📦 Scope of delivery
1 Porcupine Snail / Spiny Tower Snail – Brotia pagodula (depending on selection)