{"product_id":"ramshorn-pond-snails-uk","title":"Ramshorn Pond Snails – UK Native Algae Eating Pond Snails","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Ramshorn Pond Snails UK – Native Pond Snails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHealthy Ramshorn Pond Snails (Planorbarius corneus) for garden and wildlife ponds. These large UK native pond snails graze on algae, decaying vegetation and organic matter, helping support a healthy, balanced pond ecosystem.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ramshorn snails are carefully selected and supplied at a minimum size of approximately 12mm (½\"). If smaller specimens are supplied, we will send additional snails to compensate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many smaller Ramshorn species commonly sold for aquariums, these are large Ramshorn pond snails suitable for outdoor UK ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very large, dark, coiled shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlattened on the underside but spire recessed on the upper side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhorls completely rounded with deep sutures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy brownish on the upper side, lighter, more olive-brown, on the underside, though often covered with dark brown, matt deposits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouth wide and almost circular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth lines coarse and irregular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Ramshorn (Planorbis Corneus) is a relatively large species of air-breathing freshwater snail. Perfect for both fresh water tanks and all sizes of ponds, they feed on algae and enjoy ponds with high levels of calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDO NOT PUT THESE IN INDOOR TANKS. THEY ARE UK NATIVE POND SNAILS AND WILL NOT SURVIVE. POND OR OUTDOOR TANK\/CONTAINER ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese snails tend to live around the pond margins feeding on algae and dead foliage, though they can feed on almost anything. They have adapted to tolerate low-oxygen waters, though prefer warmer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThey are commonly brown in colour, though they can come in colours of red, blue and yellow. Selective breeding can be done to yield certain colours, though brown remains the dominant phenotype. As a hermaphrodite species that can self-reproduce and have a life span of up to 2 years. For overpopulated water, predators such as fish can help regain equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWHEN TEMP ARE ABOVE 30 DEGREES ORDERS WILL BE HELD UNTIL BELOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the Ramshorn's peculiarities is that they can swim on the surface of the water with their shell faced down, which is achieved by filling the shell with oxygen. If contacted during a swim the snail will release this oxygen and sink - a reflex developed to protect itself from predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a useful guide we recommend 5-10 snails per m².\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese lay small clusters of 12 to 40 eggs at a time on glass ,rock and leaves ,while it is a common belief that snails will over populate your pond or aquarium, this will only happen if there is a surplus of uneaten food and can be a good indication of over feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnails Manage Algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRamshorn snails go around the edges of your pond \/ Tank; they eat algae off the bottom, rocks, and sides. Ramshorn snails are also friendly to plants, meaning they will clean the stems and leaves without eating or damaging the actual plant. Indeed, they will only eat decaying plants. Colours vary but normally dark in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFurthermore, Ramshorn snails are careful when it comes to grazing algae of a plant. Indeed, many are found of Ramshorn snails because they do not harm the plants in the pond; they merely scavenge around the stems and edges whilst only actively feeding on decaying plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnails Reduce Levels Of Ammonia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmmonia is an invisible killer for your pond \/ Tank. It is highly toxic and harmful to your fish. As such, it is better not to leave this hazard unchecked. But how does ammonia even enter your pond \/ Tank, to begin with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn short, ammonia, a compound made of nitrogen and hydrogen, is released into the pond through waste. More specifically, it is spread through the breakdown of organic material. This includes various forms of waste and dirt, such as fish excrement, leftover food, dead plants, and decaying algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nitrogen Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Nitrogen cycle refers to the process that transforms ammonia into nitrate, which is eventually used to grow plants in your tank. However, a high level of nitrate in your pond will be harmful to the fish. Therefore, it is advised to clean the water and reduce the amount of nitrate in your pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs snails assist in reducing waste, thereby cleaning water overall, they indeed are a plus when it comes to safeguarding a healthy nitrogen cycle. Although snails can surely not take up the job themselves, they are natural and convenient little helpers nonetheless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYour snails will be a minimum of 12mm 1\/2”. If any smaller we will send 2 for 1.These grow on average to around 2”. While there are instances where this species has exceeded this, it’s quite rare. There are a number of factors that influence the size of this species. The main ones are water quality, diet, and how well they were raised or bred before you got them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short, freshwater snails are great for the ecosystem of your pond \/ Tank. As such, Ramshorn snails keep your water clean, take out the trash, eat organic leftovers, scrub the surface bottom, manage algae, and reduce levels of ammonia. A must in pond or tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAllow 5-10 snails per m². \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRamshorn Snail Care \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclimatisation on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your Ramshorn Snails arrive, we recommend floating the unopened bag in your pond or aquarium for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow the water temperature to equalise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perfectly normal for Ramshorn Snails to remain inside their shells after transport. Please allow \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e for them to recover and begin moving naturally. Transport can cause them to become inactive while they recover from the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease do not assume your snails are dead simply because they have not moved immediately after release. Given time in suitable water conditions, healthy Ramshorn Snails will usually recover and become active within 24–48 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHot Weather Dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect the welfare of our livestock, \u003cstrong\u003eorders will be held whenever forecast temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during transit. Orders will be dispatched as soon as temperatures return to a safe level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Ramshorn Snails are professionally packed in \u003cstrong\u003efish-safe bags containing clean water and oxygen\u003c\/strong\u003e, before being placed inside a sturdy cardboard shipping box for maximum protection during transit. We never send live livestock in padded envelopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll live livestock is shipped using \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mail Tracked 24 Small Parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is normally a next working day service; however, delivery times are not guaranteed, and occasional delays within the Royal Mail network are outside our control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe proudly offer a \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e on all live livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo qualify for this guarantee:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcel must be received on the \u003cstrong\u003efirst delivery attempt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone must be available to accept delivery. \u003cstrong\u003eIf the parcel is left unattended, left in a safe place, with a neighbour, or is not opened promptly after delivery, our Live Arrival Guarantee is void.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnails must be acclimatised as described above and given \u003cstrong\u003eat least 24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to recover before they are considered to have a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny issues must be reported within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with clear photographs of the livestock and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResponsibility After Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce livestock has been introduced into your pond or aquarium, responsibility for their ongoing health passes to the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot accept responsibility for losses resulting from factors outside our control, including but not limited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater quality or water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmonia, nitrite or nitrate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLack of oxygenation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePond or aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorrect acclimatisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility with existing livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always happy to provide advice if you experience any questions or concerns after introducing your new Ramshorn Snails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK AQUATIC AND GARDEN SUPPLIES","offers":[{"title":"5 Snails","offer_id":45032945516848,"sku":"LRMS5","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Snails","offer_id":45032945549616,"sku":"LRMS10","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Snails","offer_id":45032945582384,"sku":"LRMS20","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/5022\/8784\/files\/s-l500_5.jpg?v=1682875057","url":"https:\/\/ukaquaticgardensupplies.co.uk\/products\/ramshorn-pond-snails-uk","provider":"UK AQUATIC GARDEN SUPPLIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}