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|image = Redramshorn-472.jpg | |image = Redramshorn-472.jpg | ||
|caption = Red Ramshorn Snail | |caption = Red Ramshorn Snail | ||
− | |species = Gyraulus sp. | + | |species = Various (Gyraulus sp.) |
− | |difficulty = | + | |difficulty = JAW |
|min_tank_size = 2 | |min_tank_size = 2 | ||
|min_tank_size_unit =gal | |min_tank_size_unit =gal | ||
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==Feeding regime== | ==Feeding regime== | ||
− | Ramshorns typically sustain themselves on algae, decaying plants, and excess food which falls to the bottom of the tank. They will also consume dead fish | + | Ramshorns typically sustain themselves on algae, decaying plants, and excess food which falls to the bottom of the tank. They will also consume dead fish. |
== Environment Specifics == | == Environment Specifics == | ||
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:Does '''not''' like [[salt]]. | :Does '''not''' like [[salt]]. | ||
− | == | + | == Behaviour == |
:This snail is a slow roamer and will explore all over the aquarium, keeping under the water. The snail can not control its own internal temperature, so if it is kept at the higher temperature it will move around more quickly, but will have a shorter life span of about a year. This snail does not have gills, and must occasionally come up to the surface to breathe air; therefore, it can often be seen attached to the underside of the surface of the water. | :This snail is a slow roamer and will explore all over the aquarium, keeping under the water. The snail can not control its own internal temperature, so if it is kept at the higher temperature it will move around more quickly, but will have a shorter life span of about a year. This snail does not have gills, and must occasionally come up to the surface to breathe air; therefore, it can often be seen attached to the underside of the surface of the water. | ||
:It has been noticed that these snails prefer to sit upon black or dark surfaces. They often clump together on the glass sealant if it is black or on a internal filter. | :It has been noticed that these snails prefer to sit upon black or dark surfaces. They often clump together on the glass sealant if it is black or on a internal filter. | ||
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== Preventing ramshorns from entering your tank == | == Preventing ramshorns from entering your tank == | ||
:You need to soak all objects and plants with a snail killing chemical before adding to your tank. One such popular and cheap chemical for doing this is [[Potassium Permanganate]]. | :You need to soak all objects and plants with a snail killing chemical before adding to your tank. One such popular and cheap chemical for doing this is [[Potassium Permanganate]]. | ||
− | :If you are wary of using chemicals, be sure to carefully examine new items for your tank for the tell- | + | :If you are wary of using chemicals, be sure to carefully examine new items for your tank for the tell-tail jelly-like egg sacks and remove by hand. If possible, avoiding buying décor or plants when the snails are clearly present in the tank. |
== Pictures == | == Pictures == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller | *[http://breedinusa.com BreedInUSA.com] - USA Breeder & Seller | ||
*[http://www.snailshop.co.uk/ Snail Shop UK] | *[http://www.snailshop.co.uk/ Snail Shop UK] | ||
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*[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/ramshorn_snail.htm Ramshorn Profile & Images] | *[http://www.e-aquarium.com.au/ramshorn_snail.htm Ramshorn Profile & Images] | ||
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/snail/ramshorn Buy Ramshorn Snails] | *[http://aquariumfishshop.com/snail/ramshorn Buy Ramshorn Snails] | ||
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[[Category:Snails (Freshwater)]] | [[Category:Snails (Freshwater)]] | ||
[[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]] | [[Category:Invertebrates (Freshwater)]] | ||
[[Category:Live Food]] | [[Category:Live Food]] |