10+ Pink Ramshorn Snails - Aquarium/Pond Cleanup - Algae Eating - Freshwater For Sale -

10+ Pink Ramshorn Snails - Aquarium/Pond Cleanup - Algae Eating - Freshwater

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10+ Pink Ramshorn Snails - Aquarium/Pond Cleanup - Algae Eating - Freshwater:
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You will receive 10 pink ramshorn snails plus an extra in case of a DOA.


Care

Anyone can care for Ramshorn Snails, it’s difficult to go wrong. They are very hardy creatures that can survive a few mistakes, so beginners shouldn’t be too worried. They are used to living in environments with poorer water quality, such as areas with low oxygen. They can live in a range of conditions and can adapt to slight changes in water conditions. This has helped them to become successful pests. Though they have a high tolerance to poor conditions, you should still be striving to keep your aquarium as clean as possible, to give your snails the best chance of survival. This means performing regular water changes, removing uneaten food, and wiping away excess algae. Don’t wipe too much algae or your snails might struggle to find food. Common health problems usually involve a snail’s shell. They need plenty of calcium in their diet to grow a strong one. If the Ramshorn Snails don’t eat enough, their shell growth could become stunted. The opposite can happen if they eat too much, the shell grows faster and discolors. Watch out for white spots on a snail’s shell, this could be a sign of parasites. These snails are not afflicted by other pathogens very often. Copper is toxic to most invertebrates. Never add anything to your tank if copper is listed as an ingredient unless you’re trying to remove invertebrates from your aquarium.


Diet

Feeding Ramshorn Snails is easy. They eat virtually all organic matter in a tank, living or dead. They are nearly always grazing algae and microbial films, which is one of the reasons aquarists might want them in their tank. This should mean that you spend less time wiping away excess algae. If you have too many snails, your filter won’t be able to cope with the biological input, and you’ll produce the opposite effect. Along with algae, they eat dead fish, dead plants, fish waste, and fish foods (flakes and pellets). They clean up whatever falls to the substrate. This might save you the job of removing uneaten food that was intended for your fish. Your live plants should be left alone if your snails are finding enough dead organic matter. Tough plants will be able to survive small amounts of damage easily. You can add green vegetables to the tank as a way to mix up their diet. Try cutting up things like cucumber, spinach and zucchini. These vegetables should introduce some more calcium to your snails’ diet too. Calcium is important for developing a strong and sturdy shell, so a snail is vulnerable to damage without it. Ramshorn Snails find food using their powerful sense of smell. Their sensitive antennae can detect when food is around and will move backward and forwards when excited.


Tank Mates

These peaceful creatures can live alongside lots of different tank mates; they fit well into a community aquarium. They have no way to directly harm others, instead, they hide in their shell when they feel stressed. They have no operculum, so they can’t seal their shell once they’ve retreated inside as other snails can. This leaves them a bit more vulnerable. You should be avoiding tank mates that are infamous for eating snails. Certain loaches and goldfish have been known to do this. Snails are slow and not good at escaping.

Always check that the fish you want are compatible before purchasing some. You don’t want your snails to start disappearing because you didn’t do the research. There are lots of fish that are safe to keep. Small species are usually a good idea as they’re physically unable to eat a snail. Try Tetras, Danios, and Corydoras Catfish, they’re easy for beginners to look after. Fellow invertebrates can be good companions too, as long as they’re peaceful towards Ramshorns. Shrimps (like Amano Shrimp or Ghost Shrimp) work well, or you could even mix in some other kinds of snails. Some invertebrates, like crayfish, will greedily consume snails.



Habitat

When caring for any animal, it is important to recreate their natural habitat in your aquarium to give them the best chance of staying healthy. Ramshorn Snails live all over the globe, so their natural habitat can vary greatly. This is useful because it means their preferred conditions are broad, making it easy to create a healthy environment. There are a few similarities in their habitats though. These freshwater species mostly live in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. A few species can tolerate brackish water, but this isn’t advisable for care at home. They tend to like slightly alkaline waters. These would have a low oxygen content, but Ramshorn Snails are adapted for this with their air-breathing abilities.


Tank Conditions

There are lots of options when picking a substrate, Ramshorn Snails don’t need a particular type. Fine-grained sands are good because they create a smooth surface along the bottom of the tank. This is less likely to scratch your snails or any bottom-dwelling fish you keep. Live plants make a great addition to the tank. These snails particularly enjoy when dead parts of a plant fall to the substrate to be eaten. Occasionally a snail might nibble at a live plant, but this should be rare if they’re getting enough food elsewhere. Strong, fast-growing plants should be able to survive the damage. Add some decorations like bogwood or rocks to provide lots of surfaces for snails to climb over. The water should be slow-moving, so you do not need an air/water pump. Low oxygen is fine for these species since they get oxygen from the air, but the needs of fish might change this. Use a heater to maintain a temperature between 70°F and 78°F. A pH between 7 and 8 is important too. Standard aquarium lighting should be fine.


What Size Aquarium do they need?

These snails are very small so they can fit into little tanks. Your aquarium could be as small as 5 gallons; they don’t need much space to be happy. If you want a community aquarium, the tank will likely have to be larger. A bigger tank is always the best choice.


How Many Can be kept per gallon?

Their small size means you don’t need a big tank to keep a large group. If Ramshorn Snails are the only occupants of your tank, you could fit 1-2 per gallon, but reduce this in a community. It’s important not to overload your filtration system.


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