Blue/Silver Ramshorn Snails (1/8" to 1")
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These very colorful snails are great for adding some color and decoration to your aquarium, but they also serve some very useful purposes. They clean algae off of glass, plants, and decorations, they eat hair algae, and they keep your substrate clean and the correct color.
They are totally safe with any fish, shrimp, or plants, and are completely peaceful. Their shell colors range from pastel blue and periwinkle to a striking silver. Hilarious if you have shrimp like I do - they love to ride around on the snails!
The snails usually ship as juveniles that are pea-sized, but may sometimes be smaller. Even the smallest snail will be adult breeding size within 2 months. These snails can grow up to 1 or 2 inches in diameter.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- pH level range: 7.0 and up
- Temperature range: 60° - 80° F
- Water type: Soft to hard
- Recommended Aquatic Arts tank mates: Other types of snails (Nerite Snails, Mystery Snails, Sulawesi Snails, etc.), dwarf shrimp (such as Blue Velvet shrimp, Sakura Fire Red Cherry Shrimp, Neon Yellow Shrimp, etc.). They can also be kept with small to medium-sized, non-aggressive fish.
- Additional notes: Ramshorn snails are not picky at all about their water parameters, and they tend to reproduce like crazy in almost any conditions. If you run into problems with snail overpopulation, a few Assassin Snails will quickly take care of the problem. Ramshorn snails eat algae, waste, and invertebrate pellets or fish food. Snails are very sensitive to copper, so watch out for copper if you use tap water in your tank.
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What makes Blue / Silver Ramshorn Snails different from standard ramshorns?
It’s the coloration. Blue and silver ramshorns have a soft, metallic look that can range from pale silver to smoky blue depending on lighting and age. They stand out without being flashy.
Why is there a size range listed (1/8″ to 1″)?
Ramshorns grow continuously, so you’ll receive a mix of juveniles and adults. Smaller snails adapt quickly, while larger ones are already active cleaners right away.
Are Blue / Silver Ramshorn Snails good algae eaters?
Yes. They’re excellent grazers and very efficient at cleaning soft algae, biofilm, and leftover food from glass, décor, and plants.
Do ramshorn snails eat live plants?
Healthy plants are safe. Ramshorns prefer algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter. If a leaf is already dying, they may help clean it up.
Are Blue / Silver Ramshorn Snails safe with shrimp and fish?
Yes. They’re completely peaceful and shrimp safe. They don’t bother fish, shrimp, or other invertebrates.
Do Blue / Silver Ramshorn Snails reproduce easily?
Yes. Ramshorns reproduce readily in most aquariums. Population size is closely tied to feeding—more food means more snails.
How do I control ramshorn snail population growth?
Feeding control is key. Avoid overfeeding, remove excess food, and populations usually balance themselves naturally.
Do Blue / Silver Ramshorn Snails need calcium?
Yes. Like all snails, they benefit from calcium for shell strength. Calcium-rich foods and cuttlebone help prevent shell thinning or erosion.
Are ramshorn snails active or mostly hidden?
They’re quite active. You’ll often see them moving across glass, plants, and décor throughout the day.
Who are Blue / Silver Ramshorn Snails best suited for?
They’re great for planted tanks, shrimp tanks, and aquarists who want an efficient clean-up crew with attractive coloration and don’t mind natural reproduction.
Shipping, Arrival & Acclimation
How are Blue / Silver Ramshorn Snails shipped?
They’re packed securely for live arrival with insulation and temperature control used when needed. Shipping methods prioritize animal health and safe delivery.
What should I do when my snails arrive?
Open the box promptly and inspect the snails while they’re still in the bag. It’s normal for some to be inactive during shipping.
How should I acclimate ramshorn snails?
Slow acclimation works best. Gradually introduce tank water to the bag water so the snails can adjust to temperature and water chemistry differences.
Is drip acclimation recommended for snails?
Yes. Drip acclimation helps reduce stress, especially if your tank parameters differ from the shipping water.
Should I expect immediate movement after adding them to the tank?
Some may begin moving right away, while others may take a few hours to settle in. Both behaviors are normal.
How can I tell if a ramshorn snail is alive?
Give them time. Snails that remain closed may simply be resting. Once acclimated, most will slowly extend and begin grazing.
Should I feed right away after acclimation?
You can wait. Ramshorns usually begin grazing on algae and biofilm immediately. Supplemental food can be added later if needed.
What tanks are best for newly arrived ramshorn snails?
Established, cycled tanks with algae or biofilm are ideal. Stable conditions matter more than exact water parameters.
For the safety of our animals, we only ship live fish, crabs, and select other inverts exclusively via UPS 1 Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. If other items are in your cart that can ship with 2 day or standard shipping options the only shipping method you can still select is UPS 1 Day Air.
UPS 1 Day is a description of the duration of time a shipment will spend in transit once it has been shipped. This does not guarantee the package will be shipped the same or next day from which the order was placed.
Shipping Schedule for this service
Current Handling Time:
1-9 business days
Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.
Shipping Rate
Pricing is by size of package needed to fill entire order and distance it must travel. It will be calculated at checkout.
