Ramshorn Snail

Ramshorn Snail

Planorbella duryi

Also known as: Red Ramshorn, Blue Ramshorn

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🌿 Herbivore

Flat, spiral-shelled snail available in red, blue, pink, and brown color morphs. Excellent cleanup crew member.

Tank Size

5 gal
minimum (10+ preferred)

Temperature

65–80°F
18–27°C

pH Range

7–8
water acidity

Max Size

1"
2.5 cm

Lifespan

1–2 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prolific breeders — population can explode with excess food. Control by reducing feeding. Needs calcium for shell health.

Feeding

Algae, decaying plant matter, blanched vegetables, and leftover fish food.

Compatible Tank Mates

Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Flame Tetra 1.5" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8"

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