The Ramshorn Snail is a classic, highly efficient utility scavenger prized for its distinctive, flat-coiled shell that mirrors the shape of a ram's horn. While wild types are typically brown or dark brown, this incredibly resilient species comes in a wide variety of attractive aquarium color morphs, including red, pink, blue, and leopard-spotted variants. They are exceptional cleanup crew members that relentlessly graze on film algae, soft diatoms, and decaying plant matter, keeping surfaces clean without harming healthy, live plants.
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Scientific Name |
Planorbarius corneus / Planorbis spp. |
| Minimum Tank Size |
10 Litres |
| Adult Size |
2cm – 2.5cm |
| Temperature |
16°C – 28°C |
| pH Range |
7.0 – 8.0 |
| Water Hardness |
gH 6 – 12 | kH 3 – 8 |