Tylomelania patriarchalis - Pelhuhn

🐌 Tylomelania Patriarchalis – "Chicken"

German Name
Tylomelania "Chicken"

Scientific Name
Tylomelania patriarchalis

🏡 Care
Medium
Prefers well-structured aquarium with rocks, roots, and hiding places
Pure freshwater, slightly acidic to neutral water
Very peaceful, ideal for community aquariums

🌿 Diet
Omnivore
Eats algae, biofilm, food scraps, and occasionally vegetables like zucchini or spinach

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Mainly active during the day
Reliably cleans substrate, decorations, and panes
Does not attack healthy plants

🐠 Compatibility
Compatible with shrimp, fish, and other snail species

⭐ Special Features
Striking shell coloration with individual patterns
Slow reproduction
Popular ornamental and algae-eating snail for larger aquariums