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Marisa cornuarietis
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| Columbian Ramshorn Snail | |
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| Columbian Ramshorn Snail | |
| Species | Marisa cornuarietis |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 2.54 cm
0.5-1 " (1.3-2.5cm) |
| pH | 7.5 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 294.261 K 21.111 °C 529.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Columbian Ramshorn Snail, Giant Ramshorn Snail, Giant Striped Apple Snail
[edit] Species Note
- Although this looks like, and is often called, a Ramshorn Snail or the Planorbidae family, it is in fact a member of the Apple Snail family, or Ampullariidae family.
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful snail, will not bother tank inhabitants. However, should not be kept with snail-eating fish that may attack it such as Loaches or Pufferfish.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivore, this snail will scour it's environment for foods including dead and decaying matter and plant material. Can be supplemented with blanched vegetables or catfish wafers.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Will constantly graze.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A spacious tank with good filtration is needed. Cannot be kept in a planted tank as it will eat plants. Can tolerate Brackish water.
[edit] Behaviour
- Peaceful, will move slowly around the tank looking for food. Can go to the surface to get air as it has a syphon.
[edit] Identification
- A circular shell with 3-4 whorls, older snails have a planorboid shell. The shell is dark yellow to pale brown in base colour with 3-6 brown spiral bands. A cultivated yellow snail with no bands has been bred.
