Species Profile
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbella duryi
Snailspeaceful
Adult size
1″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
65–82°F
pH
7–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
All levels
Diet
Algae, biofilm, decomposing plants, fish food
Notes
Flat spiral-shelled snail that reproduces prolifically. Loved as cleanup crew and hated as pest, depending on which side of the population curve you're on. Loaches, assassins, and pufferfish will keep numbers in check.
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