What size tank do ramshorn snails need?
At least 5 gallons (19 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 5 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable. Scientific name: Planorbella duryi.
How many ramshorn snails in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if ramshorn snails are the only animals in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many ramshorn snails |
|---|---|
| 5 gallon | up to 2 |
| 10 gallon | up to 3 |
| 20 gallon long | up to 7 |
| 29 gallon | up to 11 |
| 40 gallon breeder | up to 15 |
| 55 gallon | up to 21 |
| 75 gallon | up to 29 |
| 125 gallon | up to 49 |
Check ramshorn snails against your own tank and other fish
Good to know
- Breeds fast when fish are overfed.
Tank mates for ramshorn snails
These animals like the same water, are a safe size, and have a temper that fits. It is a match on paper: always watch new tankmates for the first week.
- Endler's livebearer
- Guppy
- Neon tetra
- Ember tetra
- Celestial pearl danio
- White Cloud Mountain minnow
- Sparkling gourami
- Lambchop rasbora
Poor matches
- Angelfish: Angelfish (about 6 in) can eat ramshorn snail (about 0.8 in).
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and will bully or kill peaceful fish such as ramshorn snail.
- Molly: Molly (about 4 in) can eat ramshorn snail (about 0.8 in).
Questions and answers
What size tank do ramshorn snails need?
At least 5 gallons (19 liters). The smallest standard tank that works is the 5 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many ramshorn snails should be kept together?
One is fine. A ramshorn snail does not need company, though a large enough tank can hold more than one.
Can ramshorn snails live in a 10 gallon tank?
Yes. A 10 gallon tank carries up to about 3 as the only animals in the tank.
What temperature do ramshorn snails need?
64–82 °F (18–28 °C), with a pH of 7–8. A heater is only needed if your room gets cold.
Can ramshorn snails live with a betta?
Usually, yes, in a tank of 10 gallons (38 liters) or more. They like the same water: 75–82 °F (24–28 °C). Every betta has its own temper, so watch closely for the first week and have a spare tank ready.
More fish
Adult size, tank size and water ranges follow the mainstream care consensus (Seriously Fish species profiles and FishBase maximum lengths). Where sources differ we use the more cautious figure. Stocking numbers come from our stocking calculator.