Marisa cornuarietis

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Columbian Ramshorn Snail
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 25.556 °C 537.67 °R70 -78 °F (21.1-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

[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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Wikipedia
• Apple Snail.net