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Giant Ramshorn Snail (5 pieces)

Enhance your aquarium's natural ecosystem with the Giant Ramshorn Snail. This package includes five of these fascinating freshwater snails, known for their distinctive spiral-shaped shells and beneficial contributions to the aquarium environment.

Key Features:

  • Unique Appearance: The Giant Ramshorn Snail boasts a large, spiral-shaped shell that can reach impressive sizes. Their shells come in various colors, ranging from shades of brown to reddish-brown, adding visual interest and diversity to your aquarium.

  • Natural Algae Control: These snails are excellent algae eaters and will help to keep your aquarium clean and balanced. They eagerly consume various types of algae, including green spot algae, hair algae, and soft film algae, reducing their presence and promoting a healthier aquatic environment.

  • Detritus Consumers: In addition to algae, Giant Ramshorn Snails are efficient detritus consumers. They consume decaying plant matter, leftover fish food, and other organic debris, preventing it from accumulating and becoming a source of pollution in the aquarium. Their scavenging behavior helps maintain water quality and reduces the risk of ammonia spikes.

  • Peaceful and Low-Maintenance: Giant Ramshorn Snails are peaceful creatures that coexist well with most aquarium inhabitants, including small fish, shrimp, and other peaceful invertebrates. They are low-maintenance and require minimal care, making them suitable for beginner aquarists.

  • Breeding Potential: These snails are prolific breeders and can multiply quickly under favorable conditions. They are hermaphrodites, meaning each snail possesses both male and female reproductive organs. However, they still require a mate to reproduce. With ample food, suitable water conditions, and ample hiding places, they may lay batches of gelatinous eggs that eventually hatch into small snails.

  • Compatibility: Giant Ramshorn Snails are generally peaceful but can be targeted by certain fish species, particularly those with a strong predatory instinct or a taste for snails. Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish that may harm or stress the snails.

  • Care Requirements: These snails thrive in a well-maintained aquarium with stable water parameters. They prefer a temperature range of 20-28°C (68-82°F) and a slightly alkaline to neutral pH level. Regular water changes, adequate filtration, and a varied diet are essential for their overall health and well-being.

Giant Ramshorn Snails are a valuable addition to any freshwater aquarium. Not only do they contribute to the aesthetics of the tank with their unique shells, but they also play a vital role in maintaining water quality by consuming algae and detritus. Watch them glide across surfaces, diligently searching for food, and appreciate their natural cleaning abilities as they help keep your aquarium balanced and thriving.

Giant Ramshorn Snail (5 pieces)

SGD 5.00

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