They’re always on a mission to find and munch on algae. We recommend these snails to other aquarists all the time, and we know a handful who swear they’ll never keep a tank without one! …

The term ramshorn snail or ram's horn snail is used in two different ways. In the aquarium trade it is used to describe various kinds of freshwater snails whose shells are planispiral, meaning …

Mar 3, 2024 · Ramshorn snails are a group of freshwater snails known for their distinctive, coiled shells that resemble a ram’s horn. These snails, belonging to the Planorbidae family, come in …

If you consider Ramshorn snails as pets, or you love to rear them for commercial purposes, then there are a few important tips that you need to know. Those tips will be adequately provided in …

Jul 21, 2022 · Consider the Ramshorn snail – this colorful freshwater snail reproduces rapidly and in large numbers. It’s also known for its huge appetite, making it an effective cleaner for pond …

Aug 13, 2024 · Ramshorn snails (scientifically known as Helisoma trivolvis) are freshwater gastropods with distinctive spiral-shaped shells. These small creatures belong to the family …

Nov 12, 2025 · Ramshorn snails are a common freshwater aquarium inhabitant. They're great algae eaters. Learn more about their care in our guide!

Ramshorn snails are easy to identify at a glance, because the shell is a flat, disklike coil. Like other pulmonate aquatic snails, they lack the hard horny “trapdoor” possessed by other types …

Aug 16, 2024 · Find out everything you need to know about the ramshorn snail, one of the most popular freshwater snails for the home aquarium.

Nov 30, 2025 · These colorful freshwater snails have a distinctive coiled, flat shell shaped like a ram’s horn. Depending on their diet and genetics, these Planorbidae shell patterns also have a …