Great Ramshorn Snail Aquarium Care Guide
Planorbarius corneus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: beginner
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: herbivore
- Minimum tank size: 5 gallons
- Compatibility: Compatible with most peaceful fish and other invertebrates. Avoid housing with snail-eating fish (e.g., loaches, pufferfish) or aggressive species.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with stable water parameters. Benefits from calcium supplementation for shell health. Can tolerate a wide range of conditions but prefers clean, oxygenated water. Can reproduce rapidly if food is abundant.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 18-25°C (64-77°F)
- pH level
- 6.5-8.0
- Hardness
- 5-15 dGH
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