5 RamsHorn Snails Live Freshwater Aquarium Aquatic Snails

Description: 5 RamsHorn Snails Live Freshwater Aquarium Aquatic Snails Important Note: This is a variation listing, meaning that you get one of the items that you choose from the drop down box. If there is no drop down box for the item that you want then that item/variation product is not available. Feel free to email us to see if we have anymore of the missing item in stock. 5 RamsHorn Snails Live Freshwater Aquarium Aquatic Snails Ramshorn Snails can be a good match for species tanks as well, like shrimp or snail tanks. A Ramshorn Snail can do a good job keeping a tank clean by eating uneaten food, dead or decaying plant matter, debris, detritus, and soft algae buildup on hard surfaces. A Ramshorn Snail is a common freshwater Aquarium snail available these days. Sometimes hobbyists choose to purchase a Ramshorn Snail as a pet. Other hobbyists find Ramshorn Snails inadvertently making their way into tanks as pests. Ramshorn Snails can accidentally make its way into tanks attached to live plants as small snails or in egg clutches. Whether a Ramshorn Snail is considered a pet or pest depends on each individual hobbyist and the type of tank being kept. As a pet, a Ramshorn Snail can be an interesting addition to a community tank. Ramshorn Snails can be a good match for species tanks as well, like shrimp or snail tanks. A Ramshorn Snail can do a good job keeping a tank clean by eating uneaten food, dead or decaying plant matter, debris, detritus, and soft algae buildup on hard surfaces. A Ramshorn Snail can be seen for hours on end canvasing the tank for edible matter. Ramshorn Snails have the ability to move and bend their rubber-like bodies around very thin plant leaves, dangle from stems and stretch as they move from one hard surface to another. With a young Ramshorn Snail, the inside of their bodies can be seen as they eat and digest food, because their shells are thin and translucent. Ramshorn Snails may be identified and labeled loosely in pet stores. Ramshorn Snails can go by a couple different names and refer to a couple different varieties. They can be sold as a common Ramshorn Snail, Red Ramshorn Snails, or Ramshorns Snails. Other varieties can include Blue Ramshorn Snail and Pink Ramshorn Snails. Both Blue Ramshorn Snail and Pink Ramshorn Snails are more rare and accordingly, more expensive. Ramshorn Snail Care Is Pretty Easy In general, Ramshorn Snail care can be thought of in terms of tank size, habitat, water parameters, diet, growth rate, lifespan and reproduction. Ramshorn Snail care is relatively easy, making it a good snail for beginners. Tank Size: A Ramshorn Snail can do well in nearly any size tank, from small tanks like 5 or 10 gallon setups to much larger ones, provided the rules regarding fish count are followed. Although a Ramshorn Snail is not the escape artist like some other snails are, its best to keep the tank covered to the extent possible. Habitat: A Ramshorn Snail can adapt to a variety of habitats, but they seem to really enjoy tanks with a variety of live plants. Live aquarium plants shed dead or dying plant matter into the water serving as food for the snails. Tanks with live plants are never “too clean”, making Ramshorn Snails a good custodian. A Ramshorn Snail also enjoys a tank with lots of rocks, caves other interesting spots to explore. Water Parameters: Ramshorn Snail care is easy is because they are very adaptable and can do well in a range of water conditions. Ramshorn Snails can do well in established tanks with clear, moderately moving water, as well as in tanks more on the murky side. Either way, the tank water should be well aerated and oxygenated, with stable water parameters. Ramshorn Snails do best in tanks where sudden shifts in conditions are avoided. A Ramshorn Snail seems to enjoy being in water within the community tank range: Aquarium pH: 7.0 – 7.5,Hardness: On the hard side, for their shellsWater Temperature: 70 – 78 Degrees FahrenheitLighting: Normal community tank lighting When keeping Ramshorn Snails, it’s important to test tank water regularly. Make sure Ammonia and Nitrite levels are at 0 ppm, and control Nitrate levels as well as organic matter accumulation with regular partial water changes. As with other shelled tank mates, be very careful when using medications and plant fertilizers as some of the ingredients may be harmful. Most importantly, avoid copper. Even in small amounts, copper can be fatal. Ramshorn Snail Food, Feeding & Growth Rate What Do Ramshorn Snails Eat? These snails spend alot of time on the hard surfaces of a tank searching for something to eat. Ramshorn Snail food sources include dead or decaying plant matter, soft Algae, uneaten food and fallen tank mates. Ramshorn Snail food should also include a variety of fish flakes, pellets, bottom feeder tablets, algae wafers and calcium-rich supplements. Calcium is important for healthy shell growth. As for feeding, feed in small amounts and no more than the snails can eat in 5 minutes. Ramshorn Snail food can also include dead fish, snails or shrimp. Even though a Ramshorn Snail will eat dead fish and snails, its best to remove the deceased to avoid ammonia spikes and other water quality issues. A Ramshorn snail can also interested in eating dead aquarium shrimp. Ramshorns seem particularly interested in feeding on molted Bamboo and Amano shrimp shells. Some hobbyists let the snail feed on the shell for a while so it can ingest some of the minerals. When the snail is finished feeding, simply remove the remaining portion of the shell from the tank. One interesting thing to observe are Ramshorn Snails eating in groups. Ramshorn Snails are very active, moving about the tank during the day and night on the prowl for food. When one Ramshorn finds a source of food, other snails will migrate to the area. The group of snails will devour the food until gone. Often, clumps of snails actively move to position themselves in just the right spot to get the best bite. Algae Growth: A favorite Ramshorn Snail food is soft green algae growing on hard surfaces like aquarium glass, filter intakes, gravel, decorations and slow growing plant leaves. A Ramshorn Snail may also be interested in soft brown algae growing just below the substrate line. A hungry Ramshorn Snail can spend hours digging an inch or so below the substrate eating algae buildup off the glass. Ramshorn Snails do not seem interested in eating Green Spot Algae. It is probably too hard for them. Fresh Vegetables: An often overlooked Ramshorn Snail food source are fresh vegetables. Rinsed green lettuce leaves, spinach leaves and even green zucchini slices are good choices. While small amounts of fresh vegetables can be added directly to a tank, it may be a good idea to quickly blanch the vegetables to soften them before feeding. Figuring out whether the snails are interested in eating vegetables may be trial and error, so experiment with a variety of choices. Interested snails will find the food quickly start eating. As a general rule, if the snails are not interest in eating the vegetables within 24 hours or so, remove the food from the tank. Too much uneaten food in a tank can cause water quality issues. Feeding & Growth Growth Rate: A Ramshorn Snail eating a balanced diet of debris, aquarium algae, vegetables and commercial supplements will grow quickly and steadily. This is particularly true with Calcium. If Calcium levels are sufficient, a Ramshorn Snail swill grow thick, healthy, crack-free shells. If food is less plentiful, or if Calcium levels are insufficient, growth rate will be slower. Shells will be thinner with signs of small ridge-like cracks. Therefore, it’s a good idea to feed Ramshorn Snails commercial food fortified with Calcium. Ramshorns & Live Plants Regarding Live Plants: Some hobbyists say that Ramshorn Snails will eat live plants . Others say that they rarely have issues. While a Ramshorn Snail may sometimes be interested in eating plants with soft, delicate leaves and stems, alot has to do with the hardiness of the plant and how well the snail is otherwise fed. Keeping hardy plants with durable leaves like Anubus Barteri should not be a problem. And keeping Ramshorn Snails well fed on a diet including fresh leafy vegetables should also help reduce the chances that live plants will be eaten. Lifespan: Healthy, well feed Ramshorn Snails have a lifespan of about one year. Some snails can live longer than one year with a bit of good fortune. That said, it’s not uncommon for some Ramshorn Snails to die shortly after being added to a tank. Death may be attributable to stress during transportation or the shift in parameters between the water in the display tank and the home tank. But either way, the possibility of quick death exists and is worth a mention. UPC: Variations: How to purchase different types:Choose style & quantity at drop down box of the first style you want.Click buy it now. Click commit to buyDo not pay but continue shopping if you want more than one style. Repeat this for each style you want to purchase.Then request a combined invoice. 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