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Ramshorn Snail Red

Planorbella duryi

Also known as: Red Ramshorn Snail, Red Ramshorn

Origin: Americas (selectively bred)

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Water Parameters

Temperature1828 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH78
49
GH (Hardness)618 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)312 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH

Quick Stats

Max Size
2.5 cm
Min Tank
20 L
Lifespan
1-2
Swimming Level
bottom
Schooling
No
Diet
herbivore
Temperament
peaceful algae grazer

About

The Red Ramshorn is a selectively bred freshwater snail with a striking crimson body and coiled, flat shell. It grazes constantly on algae, soft decaying plant matter, and biofilm, making it a valuable member of any cleanup crew. It reproduces readily in captivity and does best in tanks with stable, calcium-supplemented water.

Care Guide

Water: 18–28°C, pH 7.0–8.0; calcium supplementation important for shell integrity. Tank: Minimum 20L with any substrate; thrives in planted tanks with ample algae and leaf litter. Feeding: Algae, decaying vegetation, biofilm, and blanched vegetables; not known to damage healthy plants. Behaviour: Active day and night; will graze on glass, décor, and plant leaves without damaging live tissue. Compatibility: Peaceful with all fish and invertebrates; do not house with assassin snails or pufferfish.

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