Pagoda Snail Care Guide

Pagoda Snail (Brotia pagodula) is a beginner-level freshwater invertebrate that needs at least 10 gallons and 68-80°F. A small snail with a tall, ridged spiral shell, kept for its looks and for eating algae and leftovers. It gives birth to a few live young rather than laying egg clusters, so numbers rise slowly. It prefers clean, well-oxygenated, slightly cooler water.

Care facts at a glance

Quick tips

• Avoid copper medications; snails are sensitive to them.
• Keep the water clean and well oxygenated.
• Provide calcium sources so the shell stays healthy.

San Diego water

Tolerates San Diego's hard, alkaline tap water (pH roughly 7.6-8.6) with slow acclimation and a conditioner that handles chloramine. Learn the numbers in our San Diego tap water guide.

Before you buy

Make sure your tank is cycled (how to cycle a tank), check your numbers with the water testing guide, and use the compatibility guide to check tankmates. These are general ranges; individual fish and local water vary.