
Snail - Red Ramshorn
The Red Ramshorn Snail is a great scavenger in freshwater aquariums. Suited for cold water and warm water aquariums. Red Ramshorn snails feed on algae, excess food, and organic waste in the aquarium making it an excellent member of the clean up crew. It is an extremely peaceful freshwater snail that can reach 2cm in diameter.
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Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates/snails are present in the tank.
Features of Red Ramshorn Snail's:
- Red spiral shell & red body
- Grows up to 2cm
- Suitable for nano aquarium
- Tolerates cold water & warm water aquariums
- Breeds easily in the aquarium
- The average lifespan is approximately 1 year
Red Ramshorn Snail : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Red Ramshorn Snail's:
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Red Ramshorn Snail Tank Mate Compatibility:
Red Ramshorn are peaceful and non-aggressive invertebrates. They are slow moving and lack ability to defend themselves other than retracting into their shell. Only keep with peaceful small species of aquarium fish that are not known to nip.
Here are some great tank mates for your Red Ramshorn snail:
- Ghost Shrimp / Glass Shrimp
- Other Mystery Snails
- Cherry Shrimp
- Rasboras
- Danios
- Otociclus Catfish
Red Ramshorn Snail Food :
Red Ramshorn Snail's are not picky eaters. In addition to scavenging for food such as excess fish food, algae and organic material, the will feed on algae wafers and vegetables.
Red Ramshorn Tank Set-up
Aquatic Plants:
- Anubias
- Amazon swords
- Microsorium
Aquarium Lighting:
Aquarium Filter:
Red Ramshorn enjoy some organic waste in the aquarium. Avoid strong and direct water flow. Select an aquarium filter suited for your aquarium size. Some options include sponge filters, hang on filters and canister filters.
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Aquarium Heater:
Red Ramshorn enjoy temperatures between 16 - 25 degrees Celsius. Always use a fish tank thermometer to monitor temperature.
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Aquarium Decorations:
Red Ramshorn snails enjoy climbing in, around, on and under all types of aquarium ornaments. Driftwood in particular produces a natural organic bio-film that mystery snails love to eat. In addition to driftwood, use natural rock, ornaments, caves and silk plants.
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Aquarium Substrate:
Aquarium Sand, gravels of all grades, and pebbles are all suitable for Red Ramshorn snails. They will appreciate scavenging for food between the substrate.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
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Description
The Red Ramshorn Snail is a great scavenger in freshwater aquariums. Suited for cold water and warm water aquariums. Red Ramshorn snails feed on algae, excess food, and organic waste in the aquarium making it an excellent member of the clean up crew. It is an extremely peaceful freshwater snail that can reach 2cm in diameter.
Shop live aquarium snails online delivered with confidence with our livestock delivery guarantee.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates/snails are present in the tank.
Features of Red Ramshorn Snail's:
- Red spiral shell & red body
- Grows up to 2cm
- Suitable for nano aquarium
- Tolerates cold water & warm water aquariums
- Breeds easily in the aquarium
- The average lifespan is approximately 1 year
Red Ramshorn Snail : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Red Ramshorn Snail's:
After an Aquarium? Browse our Aquarium Tank Selection here.
Red Ramshorn Snail Tank Mate Compatibility:
Red Ramshorn are peaceful and non-aggressive invertebrates. They are slow moving and lack ability to defend themselves other than retracting into their shell. Only keep with peaceful small species of aquarium fish that are not known to nip.
Here are some great tank mates for your Red Ramshorn snail:
- Ghost Shrimp / Glass Shrimp
- Other Mystery Snails
- Cherry Shrimp
- Rasboras
- Danios
- Otociclus Catfish
Red Ramshorn Snail Food :
Red Ramshorn Snail's are not picky eaters. In addition to scavenging for food such as excess fish food, algae and organic material, the will feed on algae wafers and vegetables.
Red Ramshorn Tank Set-up
Aquatic Plants:
- Anubias
- Amazon swords
- Microsorium
Aquarium Lighting:
Aquarium Filter:
Red Ramshorn enjoy some organic waste in the aquarium. Avoid strong and direct water flow. Select an aquarium filter suited for your aquarium size. Some options include sponge filters, hang on filters and canister filters.
Check out our huge range of aquarium filters here.
Aquarium Heater:
Red Ramshorn enjoy temperatures between 16 - 25 degrees Celsius. Always use a fish tank thermometer to monitor temperature.
Looking for an aquarium heater? Shop fish tank heaters here.
Aquarium Decorations:
Red Ramshorn snails enjoy climbing in, around, on and under all types of aquarium ornaments. Driftwood in particular produces a natural organic bio-film that mystery snails love to eat. In addition to driftwood, use natural rock, ornaments, caves and silk plants.
Shop high quality aquarium safe décor here.
Aquarium Substrate:
Aquarium Sand, gravels of all grades, and pebbles are all suitable for Red Ramshorn snails. They will appreciate scavenging for food between the substrate.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.







