Introducing the group of freshwater aquarium snails known as the ramshorns. They can be kept in tropical and coldwater fish tanks.
What Are Ramshorn Snails?
All members of the ramshorn group have shells shaped like a thick disc. They only grow to around 2cm in diameter but will reproduce into large numbers quite fast. When kept on mass they are efficient tank cleaners that will seek out food before it rots. Ramshorns and also pick at the algae to help control it's growth.Breeding occurs when the snails are not yet full size. Ramshorns lay eggs in a jelly coated mass on any surface including leaves or the sides of the aquarium.
As they breed freely the ramshorn is often inexpensive to purchase. Ramshorns for sale will range from a few cents each online up to a few dollars each in pet shops.
Ramshorn Resources To Visit
- Ramshorn Snail Profile
- Read about the ramshorn snail and it's requirements for good health.
- Buy Ramshorn Snails
- Looking to buy ramshorn snails for your aquarium? Aquariumfishshop.com has different colors in stock most days of the year. Visit them for your live aquatic snail needs.
Extreme Close Up Of Red Ramshorn Species
Red Ramshorn Snail Moving On Glass
Ramshorns will move over any surface in an aquarium bt are especially fast on glass.
Brown Ramshorn Variety
You can get a feel for how nimble these snails can be by watching this ramshorn walk along a thin branch.
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