White Ramshorn Snail
Planorbis albus
InvertebrateFreshwater
The White Ramshorn Snail has a flat spiral shell, white to cream in color, sometimes slightly translucent. Its adult size is about 2 cm. Like other Ramshorns, it is hermaphroditic and can reproduce alone. It moves slowly and feeds mainly on algae and detritus. It is very hardy and adapts to a wide variety of conditions. Its light color makes it easy to spot on dark plants.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–28 |
| pH | 6.5–8 |
| GH | 5–15 |
| KH | 3–10 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 40 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 2 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank10 L
Min. group1
Adult size2 cm
Lifespan1.5 ans
TemperamentPeaceful
Care notes
Same conditions as the Red Ramshorn: temperature 20-28°C, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 5-15, KH 3-10. Minimum tank 10 liters. Diet: algae, blanched vegetables, pellets. Peaceful, compatible with most species. Avoid predators. Rapid reproduction if food is abundant. No specific substrate required.