Description

🐌 Pink Ivory Ramshorn – More Information Page

🌏 Natural History of Planorbella duryi

Planorbella duryi is a freshwater ramshorn snail originating from North and Central America.

These snails inhabit slow-moving waterways rich in aquatic plants and organic matter.

Their incredible adaptability is one of the reasons they have become such valuable aquarium inhabitants.

🎨 The Pink Ivory Morph

The Pink Ivory variety was selectively bred for two beautiful traits:

🤍 A pearlescent ivory shell

🩷 A soft pink body

Together, these traits create one of the most elegant snail varieties available for planted aquariums.

🧹 Why Every Shrimp Tank Benefits From Them

Pink Ivory Ramshorns constantly graze on surfaces throughout the aquarium.

They help consume:

🍃 Decaying leaves

🍽️ Leftover food

🦠 Biofilm

🌱 Soft organic debris

They are not a replacement for aquarium maintenance, but they are incredibly valuable ecosystem helpers.

🌿 Perfect Tank Mates

These snails pair exceptionally well with:

🦐 Neocaridina shrimp

🪨 Aquascapes

🌿 Planted aquariums

🍂 Botanical-style tanks

🏞️ Nature aquariums

They are peaceful and spend most of their day slowly grazing around the aquarium.

📊 Quick Summary

🧬 Scientific name: Planorbella duryi

🌿 Plant safe: Yes

🦐 Shrimp safe: Yes

🧹 Role: Cleanup Crew

🌡️ Difficulty: Very Easy

Bred by: Just Keep Shrimping, Cork, Ireland