Seminole Ramshorn care guide
Seminole Ramshorn (Helisoma duryi) — minimum tank 20 L, temperature 18-28 °C, pH 6.5-8.5.
Overview
Seminole Ramshorn (Helisoma duryi) is a ramshorn snail of the family Planorbidae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as a beginner-level species. Larger ramshorn from Florida, may reach 2.5 cm. Popular as planted-tank cleaner; used in oyster aquaculture as biological control.
Taxonomy
- Family: Planorbidae
- Genus: Helisoma
- Scientific name: Helisoma duryi
- Common synonyms: Florida Ramshorn
Habitat
Ramshorn snails (family Planorbidae) are air-breathing freshwater pulmonates with a flat, coiled, planispiral shell. They are widespread in ponds, ditches and slow streams across the Northern Hemisphere and feed mainly on algae, biofilm and decaying matter. In the Aquairi knowledge base this species is recorded from Florida (USA).
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 20 L (5.3 US gal)
- Adult size: 2-3 cm
- Temperature: 18-28 °C (64-82 °F)
- pH: 6.5-8.5
- GH: 4-18 °dGH
- KH: 2-12 °dKH
- Lifespan: 1-2 years
Diet
The species is a detritivore, grazing algae, biofilm and decaying matter from surfaces and substrate; in aquaria its diet is supplemented with algae wafers and blanched vegetables when natural growth is scarce.
Compatibility
The Aquairi knowledge base lists this species as peaceful. Suitable tank mates include Most peaceful fish, Shrimp. It should be kept away from Loaches, Pufferfish, Assassin Snail.
Breeding
Reproduction is egg-laying, and aquarium breeding is rated easy.