Ramshorn Snail Care Guide
Planorbella duryi · Easy care · 5 gallon minimum
A coil-shelled algae-and-detritus grazer; breeds readily, so feed lightly to keep numbers in check.
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How big does a ramshorn snail get?
A ramshorn snail (Planorbella duryi) reaches about 1.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a ramshorn snail a minimum of 5 gallons, with water at 70–82°F and a pH of 7–8. As a easy-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a ramshorn snail with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the ramshorn snail
Planorbella duryi, common name the Seminole rams-horn, is a species of air-breathing freshwater snail, a pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Planorbidae, the ram's horn snails. The species is endemic to Florida and is found frequently in home aquariums.
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