Description
The Pink Ramshorn Snail is an excellent scavenger for freshwater aquariums, thriving in both cold and warm water environments. These peaceful snails help maintain tank cleanliness by feeding on algae, leftover food, and organic waste, making them a valuable addition to your aquarium clean-up crew. Pink Ramshorn snails can grow up to 2cm in diameter, adding a splash of color with their distinctive pink spiral shells and bodies.
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Important: Avoid using copper-based treatments if you have snails or other invertebrates in your tank.
Features of Pink Ramshorn Snails:
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Vibrant pink spiral shell and body
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Grows up to 2cm in size
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Suitable for nano and larger aquariums (10L+)
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Tolerates both cold and warm water tanks
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Breeds easily in aquariums
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Average lifespan is about 1 year
Pink Ramshorn Snail Care, Diet, and Tank Mates
Ideal Aquarium Size:
Pink Ramshorn snails thrive in a wide range of aquarium sizes, starting from as small as 10 litres.
Tank Mates Compatibility:
Pink Ramshorn snails are peaceful and slow-moving. They rely on their shells for protection and should be kept with gentle, non-aggressive fish that won’t nip at them.
Great tank mates include:
Feeding:
These snails are not picky eaters. In addition to scavenging leftover fish food, algae, and organic debris, they also enjoy algae wafers and fresh vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
Aquarium Setup for Pink Ramshorn Snails
Aquatic Plants:
Pink Ramshorn snails may nibble on soft or decaying plant leaves, especially if underfed. Consider sturdy plants like:
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Anubias
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Amazon Swords
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Microsorum (Java Fern)
Lighting:
No special lighting is needed, but they appreciate shaded areas created by plants or decorations.
Filtration:
They prefer gentle water flow to avoid stress. Suitable filters include sponge filters, hang-on-back filters, or canister filters tailored to your tank size.
Temperature:
Ideal temperature range is 16 to 25°C. Use a reliable aquarium thermometer to monitor tank conditions.
Decorations:
Pink Ramshorn snails love exploring decorations like driftwood, rocks, caves, and plants. Driftwood is especially beneficial as it encourages growth of organic biofilm they feed on.
Substrate:
Sand, gravel, or pebbles all work well and provide great surfaces for foraging.
