Ramshorn Snails | Planorbis corn
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Ramshorn Snails
Planorbis corn
- One of the most interesting looking snails, with an ammonite-like shell which is usually brown but can sometimes be red, blue or yellow
- Helpfully eats algae from the sides of your pond, contributing to a clean and healthy ecosystem. They'll also eat dead plant matter and even dead fish
- Need very little care - they'll feed on naturally ocurring matter in your pond
- You'll see a lot of your Ramshorn snails - they live around the edges of the pond and can swim on the surface of the water
- We recommend introducing 5 snails per square metre of pond
- A very hardy species which can adapt to even poor water conditions
- Pulmonate (lung breathing) snails which are hermaphrodite and reproduce asexually
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Ramshorn snails are aquatic snails, not plants, and should be kept in a pond or water-filled container rather than a plant pot.
How big does it get?
Ramshorn Snails typically grow to a shell diameter of 2-3 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Ramshorn Snails prefer partial shade to prevent the water from overheating.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Ramshorn Snails are aquatic animals and do not require soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Ramshorn Snails are aquatic creatures and do not require watering, but must be kept constantly submerged in a pond or aquarium.
Will this plant need pruning?
Ramshorn Snails are animals and do not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
Planorbis corn snails are fully hardy (H6), surviving winter temperatures down to -20°C as long as the pond does not freeze solid.
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