Planorbella duryi
Minimum: 5+ snails
Enhance your aquatic or terrarium setup with the vibrant Orange Ramshorn Snails. Known for their striking orange coloration and beneficial cleaning abilities, these snails are a fantastic addition to any environment. They are excellent algae eaters and detritivores, helping to maintain a clean and healthy ecosystem.
Key Features:
- Aesthetic Appeal: The unique orange shell makes these snails a visually stunning addition to any aquarium or terrarium.
- Efficient Algae Eaters: Orange Ramshorn Snails help control algae growth, keeping your tank or enclosure clean and clear.
- Detritus Removal: These snails consume decaying plant matter and leftover food, reducing waste and maintaining water quality.
- Hardy and Low-Maintenance: Known for their resilience, these snails are easy to care for and adapt well to various environments.
- Breeding: Ramshorn snails reproduce easily, ensuring a steady population that can help maintain the cleanliness of your setup.
Specifications:
- Species: Orange Ramshorn Snail (Planorbidae family)
- Size: Up to 1 inch in diameter
- Habitat: Suitable for freshwater aquariums, ponds, and terrariums
- Diet: Algae, detritus, decaying plant material, and leftover food
- Quantity: Each order includes a healthy starter group of snails
Benefits:
- Improved Water Quality: By consuming algae and detritus, these snails help maintain clear and clean water conditions.
- Waste Reduction: Efficient at eating leftover food and plant debris, reducing the risk of waste buildup.
- Aesthetic Enhancement: The beautiful orange shells add a decorative element to your setup.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to care for, making them a perfect choice for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.
- Balanced Ecosystem: Contribute to a balanced and healthy ecosystem, supporting other aquatic or terrarium inhabitants.
Usage:
- Aquariums: Ideal for controlling algae and reducing waste in freshwater tanks.
- Ponds: Suitable for outdoor ponds, helping to maintain water clarity and quality.
- Terrariums: Can be included in moist, tropical terrarium setups where they aid in detritus removal.
Care Instructions:
- Acclimation: Slowly acclimate the snails to your aquarium or terrarium by floating the bag in the water for 15-20 minutes before release.
- Water Conditions: Maintain stable water parameters, with a pH between 6.5-8.0 and temperatures between 65-82°F (18-28°C).
- Feeding: Supplement their diet with algae wafers, blanched vegetables, or fish flakes if algae and detritus are insufficient.
- Monitoring: Regularly check the snail population and ensure they are thriving and effectively cleaning your setup.
- Compatibility: Compatible with most peaceful fish and invertebrates, but avoid keeping them with aggressive or predatory species.
Order your Orange Ramshorn Snails today and enjoy a clean, healthy, and visually stunning environment in your aquarium or terrarium. These hardy snails will help maintain the balance and beauty of your ecosystem effortlessly.