Japanese Trapdoor Snail
Japanese Trapdoor Snail is a peaceful freshwater snail that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 64-86°F (18-30°C) and a pH of 6.5-8.5.
Also searched as: trapdoor snail, viviparus malleattus
Quick facts
Livebearing snail. Operculum (door). Does not eat healthy plants.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 64-86°F (18-30°C) |
| pH | 6.5-8.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Bottom |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Molly Fishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Platymin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 70-82°F, pH overlap 7-8.2. Both species are peaceful.
- Amano Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Cherry Shrimpmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-78°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-82°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Both species are peaceful.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-82°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 65-80°F, pH overlap 7-8. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galPea Puffermin tank 5 galJack Dempseymin tank 55 galFlowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 galWhisker Shrimpmin tank 10 gal
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