Ramshorn Snail care guide
Ramshorn Snail (Planorbarius corneus) — minimum tank 10 L, temperature 18-28 °C, pH 6.5-8.5.
Overview
Ramshorn Snail (Planorbarius corneus) is a ramshorn snail of the family Planorbidae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as a beginner-level species. Coil-shaped pulmonate snail in red and brown morphs. Useful detritus eater but can become invasive in nutrient-rich tanks. Can survive low oxygen with lung breathing.
Taxonomy
- Family: Planorbidae
- Genus: Planorbarius
- Scientific name: Planorbarius corneus
- Common synonyms: Common 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 Europe, Asia.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 10 L (2.6 US gal)
- Adult size: 1-3 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.