Pagoda Snail (Brotia pagodula)

Pagoda Snail (Brotia pagodula)
With a striking, spiked shell that looks carved from stone, the Pagoda Snail brings both utility and aesthetic to freshwater tanks. Native to fast-flowing rivers in Southeast Asia, these unique snails are peaceful algae grazers and sand sifters

• Size: Up to 2 inches

• Tank Size: 10+ gallons

• Temperature: 72–80°F

• pH: 7.0–8.0

• Hardness: Moderate to hard water (essential for shell health)

• Diet: Algae, biofilm, sinking wafers, blanched veggies

• Behavior: Peaceful and low-maintenance; won’t overpopulate

Pagoda Snails are safe for planted tanks and make excellent cleanup crew members. Their distinctive, turreted shells add a touch of the ancient to any aquascape — like little relics slowly roaming the substrate.