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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Ramshorn Snail
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Ramshorn Snailin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Celestial Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Otocinclus
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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