Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella duryi) For Sale | Freshwater Aquarium Snail

The Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella duryi) is a peaceful freshwater snail known for its distinctive coiled shell, active behavior, and ability to help clean up leftover food and algae in the aquarium. These attractive snails are an excellent addition to planted tanks, community aquariums, shrimp tanks, and freshwater ecosystems.

Unlike some larger freshwater snails, Planorbella duryi stays relatively small and spends its time grazing on algae, biofilm, and organic debris throughout the aquarium.

Why Choose Ramshorn Snails?

• Peaceful freshwater aquarium snail
• Attractive spiral-shaped shell
• Excellent algae and biofilm grazer
• Helps consume leftover fish food and organic debris
• Great for planted and community aquariums
• Compatible with freshwater shrimp
• Easy to care for
• Active and interesting to watch

Product Information

• Common Name: Ramshorn Snail
• Scientific Name: Planorbella duryi
• Family: Planorbidae
• Type: Freshwater snail
• Adult Size: Approximately 0.5–1 inch
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Care Level: Easy
• Diet: Algae, biofilm, vegetables, algae wafers, and leftover fish food
• Water Temperature: 68–82°F
• pH: 7.0–8.0
• Lifespan: Approximately 1 year or more with proper care

Ramshorn Snail Aquarium Care

Ramshorn Snails are highly adaptable and do well in established freshwater aquariums. Provide plenty of surfaces for grazing, including live plants, rocks, driftwood, and aquarium glass.

Supplement their natural diet with algae wafers or blanched vegetables when there is not enough algae or biofilm available.

Adequate calcium and mineral content in the water is important for maintaining strong, healthy shells.

Best Tank Mates

Ramshorn Snails are peaceful and can be kept with many community aquarium species, including:

• Betta fish
• Guppies
• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras
• Small peaceful community fish
• Freshwater shrimp
• Other peaceful snails

Avoid aggressive snail-eating fish and species that regularly prey on freshwater snails.

Ramshorn Snails in Planted Aquariums

These snails are particularly useful in planted tanks because they constantly graze on algae, biofilm, and organic material. They can help keep aquarium surfaces cleaner, although they should not be considered a replacement for regular aquarium maintenance.

Population size is strongly influenced by available food. Overfeeding fish can result in rapid snail reproduction.

What You'll Receive

Your Ramshorn Snails (Planorbella duryi) will be carefully selected and packed for safe shipping. Shell color, size, and pattern may vary naturally between individual snails.

Add Ramshorn Snails to your aquarium for a peaceful, useful, and fascinating freshwater cleanup crew.