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Red Ramshorn snail ( 10 nos)

Original price was: ₹699.Current price is: ₹450.

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Description

The Red Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella spp. or Planorbis rubrum) is a beautiful and useful freshwater aquarium snail known for its distinctive flat coiled shell and striking red to reddish-pink body color. It’s a favorite among aquarists for both its aesthetic appeal and algae-eating capabilities.


🐌 Red Ramshorn Snail Overview

Feature Details
Scientific Name Planorbella sp. or Planorbis sp.
Common Name Red Ramshorn Snail
Size 1–2.5 cm (0.4–1 inch) diameter
Lifespan 1–2 years
Shell Shape Flat spiral (like a ram’s horn)
Color Bright red or pink (due to the red body showing through the translucent shell)
Behavior Peaceful, slow-moving, active mostly at night

🐠 Tank Requirements

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 5+ gallons (though even nano tanks work)
pH 6.5 – 8.0
Temperature 20–28°C (68–82°F)
Water Hardness Moderate to hard (helps maintain healthy shells)
Substrate Any, but sand or smooth gravel is snail-friendly
Filtration Gentle flow preferred

🌿 Diet

  • Algae (on glass, plants, decorations)

  • Blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach, lettuce)

  • Fish flakes, pellets, or algae wafers

  • Dead plant matter

🧡 Note: While they clean algae, they won’t fully replace an algae cleaner like a scraper or sponge.


🔁 Breeding

  • Hermaphroditic – any two individuals can mate.

  • Lay small clusters of clear, jelly-like eggs on glass or plant leaves.

  • Eggs hatch in 1–3 weeks depending on temperature.

  • Reproduction is rapid, so population can explode if overfed.

👉 If you want to control population, reduce feeding and manually remove eggs.


🛡️ Tank Mates

Red Ramshorn Snails are peaceful and do best with:

  • Small community fish (e.g., tetras, guppies)

  • Shrimp (e.g., cherry shrimp, Amano)

  • Other peaceful snails

⚠️ Avoid:

  • Loaches

  • Puffers

  • Crayfish

  • Larger cichlids
    These may attack or eat the snails.


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