Great Pond Snail
Lymnaea stagnalis
Beginner
Freshwater
Peaceful but can be an occasional carnivore. Hermaphroditic. Air and water breathing. Eats plants, algae, and detritus.
Lymnaeidae
Max Size
7.0 cm (2.8")
Min Tank
80 L (21 gal)
Min Group
1+
Diet
Carnivore - specific food, brine shrimp, larvae
Water Parameters
Temperature
18.0-25.0°C
64-77°F
pH
6.5-8.0
Hardness (dGH)
4.0-15.0
Min Tank Size
80 L
21 gal
About
Hermaphroditic, air‑ and water‑breathing, feeds on plants and detritus, may be occasionally carnivorous.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful but can be an occasional carnivore. Hermaphroditic. Air and water breathing. Eats plants, algae, and detritus.
Feeding
Carnivore - specific food, brine shrimp, larvae
Breeding
Hermaphroditic. Oviparous. 50–120 eggs per gelatinous mass. Hatching in 2–3 weeks. Maturity at 2.5–3.5 months. Lifespan up to 3 years.
Compatibility
Good for community tanks
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Lymnaea stagnalis |
|---|---|
| Family | Lymnaeidae |
| Category | Mollusk |
| Care Level | Beginner |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 7.0 cm (2.8") |
| Min Tank | 80 L (21 gal) |
| Min Group | 1+ |
| Diet | Carnivore - specific food, brine shrimp, larvae |
| Temperament | Peaceful but can be an occasional carnivore. Hermaphroditic. Air and water breathing. Eats plants, algae, and detritus. |
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