Ramshorn snail
My first planted snail is Ramshorn snail. Today i talk about some useful information about this snail. They have beautiful colour and so cute ….The Ramshorn Snail is a critter we really enjoy. They’re super easy to care for and quite fun to watch!You’ll be surprised how much time you end up watching these little creatures move around your tank. They’re always on a mission to find and munch on algae. Ramshorn Snails love to hang out on plant leaves.Lifespan:- Generally, the average Ramshorn Snail lifespan is only about a year. They can live longer. Many seasoned aquarists have seen these snails live to be about 3 years old with optimal water conditions.Size:- The average Ramshorn Snail size is about one inch in diameter.Care :-They’re highly adaptable creatures that can thrive in most environments.Tank Size :- The great thing about Ramshorn Snails is that you don’t need tons of room to care for them. They only require a tank size of around 5 gallons at a minimum.Water parameters : – For the best results, here are some parameters to stick to.Water temperature: 70°F to 78°FpH levels: 7.0 to 7.5Water hardness: 5 to 15 dKHLike most snails, the Ramshorn is susceptible to high nitrate and ammonia levels, so your filter must cycle the water efficiently.Food & diet :- Usually, they’ll find algae on the sides of your tank. So, they’ll climb up the glass to feed and keep your aquarium clean.you can provide some commercial foods, too.But never overfeed them.Behavior :- They’re peaceful and don’t cause any trouble to other fish.Tank mates :- If you want to keep your snail population healthy, stick to non-aggressive fish like guppies, molly, shrimps, danios , dwarf gourami , cory cats etc.Breeding :- Ramshorn Snails breeding is quite easy. They lay eggs so often that it doesn’t take long for the snail population to increase dramatically in a small tank.These snails are hermaphrodites. This means that they have both sexual organs.They can breed with any other snail, making the process quick.One important thing you have to keep eye on their breeding..They breed so fast.