CARE Experience Level: Easy Size: 1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5cm) Minimum Tank Size: 5 gal (19L) Temperament: Peaceful Temperature: 21 – 27°C Lifespan: 2 - 3 years OVERVIEW Apple snails are exceptionally well adapted to tropical regions characterized by periods of drought alternating with periods of high rainfall. This adaptation is reflected in their life style; they are moderately amphibious.They have an operculum which enables the snail to seal the shell entrance to prevent drying out while they are buried in the mud during dry periods. One of the more typical adaptations of apple snails is branchial respiration. The snail has a system comparable to the gills of a fish (at the right side of the snail body) to breathe under water as well as a lung (at the left side of the body) to respire air. Scientific Name: Pomacea diffusa Note: Due to variations within species, the fish you receive may not be identical to the image provided.