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Ramshorn snail

Freshwater Beginner Peaceful

Ramshorn snail grows to about 0.8 in and needs a tank of at least 5 US gal. Here's how to keep it healthy and what it lives well with.

Quick facts

Water type
Freshwater
Group
Shrimp & snails
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
All levels
Adult size
0.8 in
Minimum tank
5 US gal
Min swim length
7.9 in
Group size
Fine on its own

Water parameters

Temperature
64–82 °F
pH
7–8
Hardness
5–18 dGH

Tank & care

Ramshorn snail doesn't need a group and can be kept singly; choose tankmates to suit its temperament.

Give it at least 7.9 in of swimming length and hold the water around 64–82 °F. Match any new species to these ranges before adding them.

Plan a tank with this fish

Use the stocking calculator to see how many Ramshorn snail your tank can hold and whether your planned tankmates are compatible — it's anchored to your net water volume and footprint.

Figures are conservative hobby-consensus estimates for planning. Individual fish vary — always research a species and watch how yours behave.

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