Ramshorn Snail
Planorbella duryi
Breeds quickly when food is plentiful; population size reflects overfeeding. Eats soft algae and dead plant matter.
- Adult size
- 1 in
- Smallest tank
- 5 gal
- Keep them in groups of
- 1+
- Temperature
- 65–80 °F
- pH · hardness
- 7–8 · 5–15 dGH
- Food
- Omnivore: algae, detritus, decaying plants, leftovers
Gets along with
Think twice about
Easy plants for the same tank
Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.