Hercules Snail (Brotia herculea)
For the safety of our animals, we now ship live shrimp exclusively via UPS 2nd Day Air or UPS Next Day Air.
If your order contains fish or other select livestock, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout.
⚠️ Important Legal Note: All aquatic invertebrates are prohibited to possess in any form or sell in the state of Maine. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We are unable to ship livestock from this listing to Maine. If you reside in Maine and try to checkout with this in your cart you will be unable to checkout and receive an error message until it is removed from the cart.
The Hercules Snail (Brotia herculea) is a large, impressive freshwater snail valued for its size, durability, and steady grazing behavior. Known for its elongated, sculpted shell and strong presence in the aquarium, this species contributes to biofilm control and detritus processing in established systems.
Collected specimens originate from natural river systems and are carefully acclimated prior to sale. Once settled, Hercules Snails adapt well to stable aquariums with appropriate mineral content and structure.
Due to its adult size and active grazing habits, the Hercules Snail is best suited for medium to large freshwater aquariums where its natural behavior and growth can be supported long-term.
Quick Care Guide
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivorous grazer, algae wafers, sinking pellets, botanicals
• Social Behavior: Can be kept singly or in groups
• Average Adult Size: 3–4+ inches
• Average Purchase Size: 1.5–2.5 inches
Recommended Tank Parameters
• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH: 7.0–8.2
• KH: Moderate to High
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Product Information
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Shipping & Returns
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Description
For the safety of our animals, we now ship live shrimp exclusively via UPS 2nd Day Air or UPS Next Day Air.
If your order contains fish or other select livestock, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout.
⚠️ Important Legal Note: All aquatic invertebrates are prohibited to possess in any form or sell in the state of Maine. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We are unable to ship livestock from this listing to Maine. If you reside in Maine and try to checkout with this in your cart you will be unable to checkout and receive an error message until it is removed from the cart.
The Hercules Snail (Brotia herculea) is a large, impressive freshwater snail valued for its size, durability, and steady grazing behavior. Known for its elongated, sculpted shell and strong presence in the aquarium, this species contributes to biofilm control and detritus processing in established systems.
Collected specimens originate from natural river systems and are carefully acclimated prior to sale. Once settled, Hercules Snails adapt well to stable aquariums with appropriate mineral content and structure.
Due to its adult size and active grazing habits, the Hercules Snail is best suited for medium to large freshwater aquariums where its natural behavior and growth can be supported long-term.
Quick Care Guide
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivorous grazer, algae wafers, sinking pellets, botanicals
• Social Behavior: Can be kept singly or in groups
• Average Adult Size: 3–4+ inches
• Average Purchase Size: 1.5–2.5 inches
Recommended Tank Parameters
• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH: 7.0–8.2
• KH: Moderate to High
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
