{"title":"Snails","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSnails are great for \u003ca title=\"aquariums for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/aquariums\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaquariums\u003c\/a\u003e. They eat algae and organic debris, and are beneficial to the overall health and balance of an \u003ca title=\"aquariums online\" href=\"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/aquariums\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaquarium\u003c\/a\u003e. Some species are attractive and interesting to observe, and many hobbyists value them as pets just like \u003ca title=\"Live fish | Real Aquatics\" href=\"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/live-fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca title=\"aquariums for sale online\" href=\"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/aquariums\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaquarium \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca title=\"pond supplies online\" href=\"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/pond\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epond \u003c\/a\u003esnails online:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"assassin-snail","title":"Assassin Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"largetext\"\u003eAssassin Snail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Assassin \u003ca title=\"snail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/fish\/tropical-fish\/snails\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSnail \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eis a great addition to a planted, tropical aquarium. They live well in groups or solitary and will help to irradicate pest \u003ca title=\"snails\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/fish\/tropical-fish\/snails\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esnails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFeatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eApprox. size: 2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMaximum size: 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOrigin: Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIdeal number kept together: 1+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIdeal \u003ca title=\"Aquariums\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/aquariums\/fish-tanks\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eaquarium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003esize: 10L+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you need to calculate the maximum \u003ca title=\"Stocking density\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/blog\/Fish_stocking_densities\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003estocking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e capacity of your pond or aquarium click \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stocking density\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/blog\/Fish_stocking_densities\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWater conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003epH: 6.0-8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/hydor-external-aquarium-fish-tank-heater-eth-300w-16mm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTemperature: 23 – 28 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEase of care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEasy. They live well in an aquarium as they clean \u003ca title=\"Algae wafers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/premium-spirulina-algae-wafers-for-bottom-feeders.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ealgae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand feed on pest\/other \u003ca title=\"snail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/fish\/tropical-fish\/snails\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esnails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThey are carnivores. They will wait for food to drop to the bottom of the tank mainly, however, they do eat other \u003ca title=\"snail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/fish\/tropical-fish\/snails\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esnails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBest kept in a community tank with small or medium sized fish. Some fish may try to eat the snails to take caution. Take care when housing with \u003ca title=\"shrimp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/fish\/tropical-fish\/shrimp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eshrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, there have been reports of assassins snails eating \u003ca title=\"shrimp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/fish\/tropical-fish\/shrimp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eshrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003efry, though this is unlikely to be in any great number. Do not house with any other \u003ca title=\"snail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/fish\/tropical-fish\/snails\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esnail \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(eg \u003ca title=\"nerite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/keyhole-cichlid-11444.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNerite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) that you do not want eaten! To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eModerate to prolific. They are egg layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLife span\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThey can live to anything from 1-3 years in perfect conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlease be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the snails you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003econtact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacing your Order\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e Please check the Availability (above the price) for estimated despatch timescale.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e Once your order is placed we will contact you to complete a welfare check and arrange a delivery date.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e Delivery will not occur until welfare checks are complete. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e Delivery of live fish can only take place on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday via APC Courier. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e Please ensure you supply a valid contact number and email address upon checkout to avoid delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlease note we are unable to deliver live fish overseas or to unservicable postcodes that may effect welfare in transit. This includes but not limited to the following areas: Dublin and Eire, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Scottish Isles and Highlands, certain Scottish Borders areas. Postcodes: AB30-38, BT, DD8+, DG, FK17+, GY, HS, IV, JE, KA27-28, KE, PA20+, PH16, PH30+, PO30, TD, ZE. Please contact us if unsure about delivery. See Shipping Information tab for full terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38195041665218,"sku":"AS550","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/uvgkop2gvmc.png?v=1736345899"},{"product_id":"nerite-snail","title":"Nerite Snail","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNerite Snail \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Nerite Snail is extremely effective at cleaning algae from aquarium glass, ornaments and plants. Nerites are larger in size than pest snails - around the size of a pound coin.\r\nWe stock a few assorted varieties of Nerite snail - Zebra Nerite Snail, Red Onion Nerite Snail, and Horned Nerite Snails, and more - the variey supplied will be at random and may be a single species or an assorted mix. Nerite Snails are one of the best algae eating snails around, happily grazing on biofilm, soft film algae, soft green algae, string algae and soft brown algae.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan Nerite Snails turn themselves over?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\r\nCare must be taken when putting Nerite Snails into a fish tank. Avoid dropping Nerite Snails into the water and letting them float to the bottom to land in random positions. If Nerites snails land upright, they will be able to quickly get acclimated to their new surroundings, but unlucky snails that land upside down have a very difficult time turning themselves over to the upright position. This can be fatal for Nerites, so please ensure they are placed in the tank in the upright position so they get off to a good start.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo nerite snails reproduce asexually?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAlthough most aquatic snails reproduce asexually, nerite snails do not. A female nerite snail will produce eggs for the male to fertilise, like fish. The eggs will then be spread throughout the tank and develop into larvae. Nerite snails are difficult to breed in captivity - the larval stage requires brackish conditions ideally.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan Nerite Snails crawl out of a fish tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNerite snails are great for controlling algae in your fish tank, but nerite snails can and often will crawl out of a fish tank. Sometimes, they do it because of poor water quality and not enough food, but often its simply an opportunity to explore. Having a tight lid on your aquarium will prevent this, although they will often be found crawling on the underside of aquarium hoods.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied size: 2-5cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMaximum size: 5cm\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: East and South Africa\u003cbr\u003eTemperate: peaceful\u003cbr\u003eIdeal number kept together: 1+ \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur conditions: pH 7.5, temp: 25 °C\u003cbr\u003eIdeal pH: 7.0-8.0\u003cbr\u003eIdeal temperature: 23 – 28 °C\u003cbr\u003eWater flow: low to moderate\u003cbr\u003eLighting: dim to bright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cstrong\u003eEase of care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy. Require a constant source of algae or similar nutrients to feed, and a little patience when acclimatising.\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey feed on algae, to the point where it may clear the tank and require supplemental algae wafers. They are ferocious eaters, please ensure they have a steady stream of nutrients available to avoid losses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest kept in a community tank with small or medium sized fish. Some fish, like loaches, may try to eat the snails, so please do your research prior. Take care when using disease treatments on other fish inhabitants, check that any chemicals used are safe for use with snails. Do not house with assassin snails. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHard to breed in captivity - larval stage requires brackish conditions ideally. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNerite snails lifespan can be anything from a few months to 3 years in perfect conditions. The acclimatising stage is key, nerites can be sensitive to new conditions - when introducing please ensure pH levels are suitable, and conditions are free of ammonia so nerites can acclimatise effectively, to avoid losses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePhoto is for illustration only - colors and patterning may differ from pictured. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Fishkeeping Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/fishkeeping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38195056181442,"sku":"MIS2322","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/ktqc0g1wqze.png?v=1736349965"},{"product_id":"pearl-pink-ramshorn-rams-horn-snail","title":"Pearl Pink Ramshorn Rams Horn Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Pink Ramshorn Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ramshorn Snail is extremely effective at cleaning algae from aquarium glass, ornaments and plants. Larger in size than pest snails - around the size of a fifty-pence coin. Please note, pink ramshorns are a tropical species, not suitable for ponds or coldwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe term ramshorn snail or ram's horn snail is used to describe various kinds of freshwater snails whose shells are planispiral, meaning that the shell is a flat coil. Such shells resemble a coil of rope, or (as the name suggests) a ram's horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRamshorn snails generally will eat only the most delicate plants, preferring algae and uneaten fish food. Some varieties do particularly enjoy eating the leaves of stem plants such as cabomba and anacharis.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. size: 2-3cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMaximum size: 6cm\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: USA, Florida\u003cbr\u003eIdeal number kept together: 1+ (2 for breeding)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003epH: 7.0-8.0\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 23 – 28 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase of care\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEasy. Require a source of algae to feed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe food we recommend is an algae supplement. Small or large wafers. A calcium block will help whiten the shells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome aquarium species will eat ramshorn snails, including puffers, loaches (such as the clown loach or any other member of the genus Botia), bettas, crayfish, and most gouramis. Apple snails and assassin snails will also prey upon ramshorn snails. Good fish tank mates for snails include danios, guppies, White Cloud Mountain minnows, neon tetras, and corydoras catfish. All of these are non-aggressive fish that cohabit easily with snails. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding \/ Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProlific. Ramshorn snails are hermaphroditic - two organisms of any sex have the ability to breed and produce offspring. Ramshorn snails lay eggs in globules, which tend to be brownish in color. The globules contain about a dozen or so eggs, though it can vary. The globules are translucent, so it is possible to visually see the new snails develop in size. The newborn snails are clearish white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can live to anything from 1-2 years in perfect conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Fishkeeping Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/fishkeeping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38195060408514,"sku":"PEARL-PINK-RAMSHORN","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/iv4j12yegs0.jpg?v=1736350266"},{"product_id":"pearl-blue-ramshorn-rams-horn-snail","title":"Pearl Blue Ramshorn Rams Horn Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Blue Ramshorn Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ramshorn Snail is extremely effective at cleaning algae from aquarium glass, ornaments and plants. Larger in size than pest snails - around the size of a fifty-pence coin fully grown. Please note, pearl ramshorns are a tropical species, not suitable for ponds or coldwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe term ramshorn snail or ram's horn snail is used to describe various kinds of freshwater snails whose shells are planispiral, meaning that the shell is a flat coil. Such shells resemble a coil of rope, or (as the name suggests) a ram's horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRamshorn snails generally will eat only the most delicate plants, preferring algae and uneaten fish food. Some varieties do particularly enjoy eating the leaves of stem plants such as cabomba and anacharis.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. supplied size: 2cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMaximum size: 6cm\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: USA, Florida\u003cbr\u003eIdeal number kept together: 1+ (2 for breeding)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003epH: 6.5-8.0\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 20 – 28 °C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase of care\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEasy. Require a source of algae to feed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe food we recommend is an algae supplement. Small or large wafers. A calcium block will help whiten the shells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome aquarium species will eat ramshorn snails, including puffers, loaches (such as the clown loach or any other member of the genus Botia), bettas, crayfish, and most gouramis. Apple snails and assassin snails will also prey upon ramshorn snails. Good fish tank mates for snails include danios, guppies, White Cloud Mountain minnows, neon tetras, and corydoras catfish. All of these are non-aggressive fish that cohabit easily with snails. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding \/ Sex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProlific. Ramshorn snails are hermaphroditic - two organisms of any sex have the ability to breed and produce offspring. Ramshorn snails lay eggs in globules, which tend to be brownish in color. The globules contain about a dozen or so eggs, though it can vary. 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The newborn snails are clearish white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can live to anything from 1-2 years in perfect conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Fishkeeping Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/fishkeeping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39758349893826,"sku":"PEARL-BLUE-RAMSHORN","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/mixgkpskzsz.png?v=1736355783"},{"product_id":"ramshorn-snails-for-ponds","title":"Ramshorn Snails for Ponds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamshorn Pond Snails\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ramshorn Snail (Planorbis corneus) is a small molluscs popular in the pond and aquarium hobby. Their shell looks like a tight coil of rope and they vary in colour from translucent to shades of brown and black depending on their diet. Ramshorn snails will feed on dead plants and algae, helping to keep you water clear and your pond ecosystem working in harmony. Perfect for any size pond from a patio tub style pond upwards.\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbrfine substrate or=\"\" soft=\"\" sand is=\"\" recommended=\"\" along=\"\" with=\"\" a=\"\" well-planted=\"\" aquarium=\"\" smooth=\"\" rocks=\"\" and=\"\" driftwood.\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you keep pond Ramshorn Snails in a fish tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, our ramshorns are aquarium-reared so you can keep ramshorn snails in a coldwater aquarium indoors. 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If you would like to submit your own images for publication on our site please contact us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ca title=\"Fishkeeping Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realaquatics.co.uk\/pages\/fishkeeping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"Single (1)","offer_id":40346228752578,"sku":"APPLE_GOLD-1","price":2.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of three (3)","offer_id":40346228785346,"sku":"APPLE_GOLD-3","price":6.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of five (5)","offer_id":40346228818114,"sku":"APPLE_GOLD-5","price":10.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of ten (10)","offer_id":40346228850882,"sku":"APPLE_GOLD-10","price":17.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/1rstpul4anw.png?v=1736354134"},{"product_id":"zebra-nerite-snail","title":"Zebra Nerite Snail","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNerite Snail \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Nerite Snail is extremely effective at cleaning algae from aquarium glass, ornaments and plants. 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