Taia naticoides (Piano snail)
Taia naticoides are robust snails for the aquarium. The Piano snail originally comes from Burma. Like other river snails, the Taia naticoides feeds on all kinds of soft foods. Uneaten fish food, detritus and dead plant remains are on the menu. They grow to about 3-3.5cm.
Price per piece. Minimum purchase 3 pieces.
Behavior in the aquarium
The Piano snail is a nice resident for almost any community aquarium. They move slowly. From time to time they burrow into the soil. In the aquarium it is preferable to have a piece of bottom available with fines. They leave other aquarium inhabitants alone. Preferably keep them in a group of at least 5 specimens, so that there is a good chance of having males and females.
Water quality
Piano snails prefer slightly harder, slightly alkaline water. Soft, acidic water will have a bad effect on their home. An optimal temperature is between 15-28°C. Good water quality is important, just like for tropical fish in the aquarium.
Power supply
In the aquarium they will feed on all kinds of plant material (dead plant remains, etc.). Excess fish food from flakes and food tablets is also eaten. They are real cleaners. They will look for food in every corner of the aquarium. Calcium-rich food is recommended for good development of the house.
Extra information
Taia naticoides has male and female snails. The sex distinction is easily seen by the broad, twisted right antenna in the male. The gender cannot be determined from the color and shape of the house. The young are about 2-4mm when they are born. They are not very productive, so they are unlikely to become a pest.
Piano snails are relaxed, soothing snails that don't let themselves be fooled!
Taia naticoides properties
| Scientific name | Taia naticoides |
| Dutch name | Piano snail |
| Origin | Asia |
| Size | approx. 3-3.5 cm |
| Temperature | 15-28°C |
| pH | 6.5-8.5 |
| GH (hardness) | 6-20 |
| Aquarium size | from 30L |
| Particularities | Reproduces in freshwater |
DISCLAIMER: Shipping at your own risk.
We only send healthy, live snails and pack them as carefully as possible. Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a live arrival guarantee here. Not upon arrival and not in your aquarium over time. Preferably pick them up in our store to avoid any risk.
