Ramshorn Snail (mixed colors)
Planorbarius corneus
What you need to keep a Ramshorn Snail (mixed colors)
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pH
7–8
Temperature
18–28 °C
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Named for their spiral shells that resemble a ram's horn, these snails come in various colors like red, pink, and blue. They are effective cleaners that eat algae, leftover food, and decaying plants. They can breed quickly, but their population is easily managed by controlling feeding.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Ramshorn Snail (mixed colors) healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Add it only to a fully cycled, mature tank: invertebrates tolerate ammonia and nitrite far worse than fish. Keep a lid on: many snails climb out.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7–8 and 18–28°C. Never use copper: most fish medications and some plant fertilisers contain it and it kills invertebrates. Drip-acclimate over at least an hour. Enough calcium and hardness keeps shells from pitting.
Feeding
Detritivore. Remove uneaten food within a few hours so it doesn't foul the water.
Behaviour
Most activity happens at night and around feeding.
Tankmates
Many fish eat snails (loaches and puffers in particular). Keep it with small, peaceful fish, or on its own.
Breeding
Ramshorn Snail (mixed colors) breeds readily in a stable, predator-free tank.
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