Red Ramshorn Snail
Planorbella duryi
Water Parameters
About
Small translucent red ramshorn snail, prolific and hardy. An efficient cleanup crew for planted and community aquariums.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful and active. Eats algae, detritus and food scraps. Prolific hermaphrodite. Excellent cleaning crew. Can become a pest.
Feeding
Detritivorous omnivore - algae, detritus, food scraps, decomposing vegetables, biofilm
Breeding
Hermaphroditic. Oviparous. Deposits gelatinous masses with 10–20 eggs. Hatching in 10–14 days. Prolific breeding. Self‑fertilization possible.
Care Notes
Control population by limiting feeding. Blood contains hemoglobin (red color). Sensitive to copper. Natural prey includes assassin snails and loaches.
Compatibility
Compatible with everything. Excellent cleaner. Natural live food for puffers and loaches. Can become a pest if overfed.
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Planorbella duryi |
|---|---|
| Family | Planorbidae |
| Category | Mollusk |
| Care Level | Beginner |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 2.0 cm (0.8") |
| Min Tank | 10 L (3 gal) |
| Min Group | 1+ |
| Diet | Detritivorous omnivore - algae, detritus, food scraps, decomposing vegetables, biofilm |
| Temperament | Peaceful and active. Eats algae, detritus and food scraps. Prolific hermaphrodite. Excellent cleaning crew. Can become a pest. |
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