Tylomelania patriarchalis
| Scientific name | Tylomelania patriarchalis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | P. Sarasin & F. Sarasin |
| Year of description | 1897 |
| IUCN category | EN |
| Family | Pachychilidae |
| Genus | Tylomelania |
Introduction
Tylomelania patriarchalis is a fresh water mollusc from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Size6 - 10 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Type of mouthradula
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motifponctuations
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Size6 - 10 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Type of mouthradula
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motifponctuations
How to recognize Tylomelania patriarchalis ?
Tylomelania patriarchalis measures between 6 and 10 cm. This mollusc is bicolore with a predominantly noir, marron and blanc body. The also has blanc ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietgrazer
Tylomelania patriarchalis is a mollusc living in a group or alone naturally found near the rocks. This species is scavenger .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
Tylomelania patriarchalis is a mollusc ovovivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature27 - 30 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8.5
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
Tylomelania patriarchalis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 10m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Main recommendations for fishkeeping
Deontology
In order to preserve wildlife, if you acquire this animal, it must not be released into the wild. See also, the Fishipedia charter.
Fishipedia supports the practice of responsible and environmentally friendly aquarium keeping. We encourage maintenance if it is motivated by a desire to understand the biological functioning of living things and if it is done with respect for animal life.
We believe that aquaristics is an opening to the discovery of aquatic environments, especially freshwater, and that this knowledge is necessary to better protect and respect these environments. Logically, we refute the compulsive purchase of animals that would not find a sufficient and / or adapted place in the host aquarium.
Our recommendations
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Min volume100 liters
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Population min1
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Temperature27 - 30 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8.5
Characteristics
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Behaviourpeaceful
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Robustnesssensible
General reminders
It is strongly advised to read the complete dedicated file and to get information on the feedbacks of maintenance of the envisaged animal, this to avoid any potential conflict whose end result is generally the death of the individual (or the other inhabitants). It is important not to overload your aquarium to limit pollution. This will make maintenance easier.
In nature, animals are subject to weather conditions and live in waters with variable characteristics. The recommendations offered by our team for aquarium maintenance are a guidance and cannot be assimilated to scientific datas.
General reminder on maintenance datas
Le démarrage d'un aquarium est une partie primordiale pour l'équilibre et le bien-être des poissons. Lorsque l'on met en eau un aquarium, l'eau passe naturellement par un cycle biologique : le cycle de l'azote. Celui-ci dure environ trois semaines. Tous les 2 jours, nous vous conseillons de tester votre eau jusqu'à ce que le taux de nitrite soit à zéro pendant plusieurs jours d'affilée.
Pour accélérer ce cycle, vous pouvez utiliser un activateur de bactéries comme JBL Denitrol. Cette solution riche en bactéries vivantes et enzymes permet une mise en place rapide du cycle de l'azote. Les poissons peuvent alors être introduits plus rapidement.
Il est important de tester l'eau de son aquarium régulièrement pour maintenir un environnement sain pour les poissons et les autres habitants. Les tests d'eau permettent de mesurer les niveaux de différents paramètres tels que le pH, la dureté totale, ainsi que les taux de nitrates, de nitrites et d'ammoniaque.
Pour réaliser ces tests, vous pouvez utiliser des produits d'analyse spécialisés tels que JBL ProScan qui permet de réaliser un diagnostic de l'eau directement via un smartphone. Il existe également des coffrets de tests plus classiques de bandelettes, comme JBL PROAQUATEST.
En cas d’usage de l’eau du robinet, vous pouvez utiliser un conditionneur d’eau de type Biotopol de JBL pour éliminer les substances nocives comme le chlore, le cuivre, le plomb et le zinc. Les conditionneurs d'eau garantissent une meilleure santé aux poissons et une meilleure croissance des plantes.
Chlorine and chloramine are dangerous for the health of animals. Used to disinfect water, these agents are present in significant quantities in tap water. We recommend using an anti-chlorine agent every time you change the water. In addition to chlorine, treatments and medicines sold for aquarium use sometimes contain dangerous heavy metals in high doses.
Specific needs for Tylomelania patriarchalis
Tylomelania patriarchalis is a species which lives naturally at a temperature between 27 °C and 30 °C. For proper maintenance, the temperature should never exceed the 33°C for long periods. Tylomelania patriarchalis is sensitive to abrupt changes in parameters as well as to chemicals. Its acclimation in an aquarium must be done with special care to prevent it from developing diseases or weaknesses. Nitrate levels should remain below 25mg/L. To keep the water clean and unpolluted, plan on changing 20% to 30% of the water volume each month.
The breeding of this species is accessible on condition of being well informed about its needs in aquarium . Any cohabitants must be chosen with care to avoid the loss of animals. This animal is somewhat more sensitive than others to environmental influences and water quality.
This species is generally available in specialized shops or from aquarium clubs. Specimens that have been bred for a long time are easier to breed, but special water parameters must be respected.
Cohabitation & Environment
In a community aquarium context, this species should be kept in a minimum volume of 100 liters.
Tylomelania patriarchalis is a peaceful species that generally does not exhibit behavioral problems in a community aquarium.
Tips for feeding
Tylomelania patriarchalis is scavenger.
This species can eat dry food (flakes, pellets), fresh food and frozen food. To avoid deficiencies, it is recommended to vary the types of food.
You should not overfeed your residents to avoid polluting the water. For most species, it is better to feed a few small portions each day rather than one large meal.
Reproduction protocol
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Maintenance difficultymoderate
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egg-laying protectionNo
Hybridization risks
In general, it is advised not to mix several species of the same genus or different varieties of the same species, to avoid the risks of hybridization.
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
A Snail Perspective on the Biogeography of Sulawesi, Indonesia: Origin and Intra-Island Dispersal of the Viviparous Freshwater Gastropod Tylomelania - Thomas von Rintelen - Bjorn Stelbrink - Ristiyanti M. Marwoto - Matthias Glaubrecht - PLoS ONE - 2014.
Anatomy of an adaptive radiation: a unique reproductive strategy in the endemic freshwater gastropod Tylomelania (Cerithioidea: Pachychilidae) on Sulawesi, Indonesia and its biogeographical implications - THOMAS VON RINTELEN - MATTHIAS GLAUBRECHT - Biological Journal of the Linnean Society - 2004.
