🐌 Red Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella duryi – Red Morph)
🐌 Red Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella duryi – Red Morph)
Algae & Detritus Control • Peaceful Community Snail • Plant-Safe
📋 The Red Ramshorn Snail is a small but attractive aquarium snail, prized for its vivid red shell and body coloration. Unlike pest-colored ramshorns, this line has been selectively bred in aquariums, making it both decorative and useful.
They are effective algae and detritus grazers, consuming leftover food and soft biofilm without damaging healthy plants. Their small size and peaceful temperament make them excellent companions for shrimp and community fish.
However, as a prolific breeder, Red Ramshorns can reproduce quickly under abundant food conditions. While many aquarists value them for cleanup, population should be managed to avoid overstocking.
💡 Highlights
✨ Vivid red shell and body – striking aquarium appearance
⚪ Algae & detritus grazer – keeps tanks clean
📏 Small size (2 – 3 cm) – suitable for nano aquariums
✅ Peaceful & plant-safe – compatible with shrimp and fish
🐠 Prolific breeder – populations grow quickly if well-fed
🧾 A Quick Look at the Red Ramshorn Snail
📛 Common Name: Red Ramshorn Snail
🔬 Scientific Name: Planorbella duryi – Red Morph.
👨👩👧 Family: Planorbidae
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred (aquarium strain)
📏 Max Size: 2 – 3 cm (≈ 0.8 – 1.2")
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20 – 28 °C (68 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 19 L (5 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom & surfaces
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 1 – 2 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (algae, detritus, leftover food)
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer – fast breeder in aquariums
















