Invertebrate:
Japanese trapdoor snail
Heterogen japonica
formerly Cipangopaludina japonica
Freshwater
Adult size5.1 cm
Tank38 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature20–29.4 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–8.0
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General hardness8–18 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Tank volume38 L
Needs 38–40 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- DietOmnivore