This gives you even more flexibility when it comes to picking your setup. They only reach about an inch in diameter and can be kept in rather small tanks. These freshwater snails are also extremely peaceful as well which makes them a great creature for community tanks. They are very easy to take care of and have a reasonable water parameter range that you can keep them in. When you combine this with a well-planted tank you get a beautiful combination of yellow on top of the green. The Gold Inca is absolutely stunning because of the rich yellow that covers their shells and body. This is a type of aquarium snail that doesn’t get talked about as much as it should. They can go from one end of the tank to another in no time at all. This is actually one of the fastest aquarium snails on our list! It can really take you by surprise if you’re not expecting it. Even if you wanted to breed them it would be challenging!īecause of their size, you would expect them to be a bit slower (like the Rabbit Snail). One of the nice things about these critters is that that they won’t cause overpopulation issues. While this isn’t as long as the Rabbit Snail, it still dwarfs a lot of other freshwater species. Feint spirals are visible only because of the lines you can see run from one end to the other.īlack Devil Snails are a species that can grow to be rather long (around 3.5 inches max). They have a very long cone-shaped shell that tends to be rather smooth. Black Devil Snails are pretty much black all over (hence their name) which instantly makes them stand out in any tank. This is one of the more unique-looking species on our list. In fact, these are one of the most beginner-friendly snails on our list! 7. There are a wide range of water parameters that the Ivory Snail can thrive in, making them easy to keep. When they’re moving, these freshwater snails have a surprising amount of energy and will cover a lot of ground! This species is more during the night so if you want to observe them you’ll need to wait until later in the evening, or early in the morning. They’re compatible with a bunch of other creatures and keep to themselves. These are another type of aquarium snail that’s very low-maintenance and easy to care for. These snails have a straightforward creamy white color that covers their smooth shell and body. The Ivory Snail is a simple yet elegant freshwater species that many aquarists love. If you’re looking for something a bit different, this is a type of snail we definitely recommend. We’ve found that their slow nature makes them very thorough cleaners. Just like the other species on our list, Rabbit Snails are highly committed to the task of eating algae (and other greens). It’s common to find these critters burrowing in the substrate as well (if it’s sandy). You might pass by and see them starting to make their way across the aquarium, and find that they’ve barely made progress half an hour later. This makes them much slower than your average freshwater aquarium snail (it’s hard to believe that’s even possible). It’s fun to watch these creatures drag around their long shell. Rabbit Snails have a long head that protrudes from their shell quite a bit. It’s shaped like a cone and gradually thins out the further back it goes.
Their shell has a lot of texture with ridges as well. In fact, the main item on the menu for Assassin Snails is other snails. This aquarium snail is a bit interesting because it’s carnivorous. When they’re not hungry they are far less likely to go after the plants in your tank (not exactly rocket science). To keep their appetite under control a lot of aquarists like to feed them standard plant-based fish food. If you’re an avid aquascaper this isn’t a good snail for you. This means if you want to pair them with plants that aren’t very durable you’ll need to make a choice between the two. Other snails on our list are more passive and choose to nibble on the biofilm that grows on each plant, but the Apple Snail will go after the plant itself.
The one thing you need to keep an eye on with these snails is how aggressively they eat plant life. They’re great algae-eaters and will spend most of their time scavenging and avoiding other animals in your aquarium. The Apple Snail is a very simple and reliable species that anyone can take care of. That will keep their soft underside safe from scratches and infection. These snails do well in planted tanks with a sandy substrate. Our favorite is probably the tiger variety. Most of the colors are either yellow and/or brown, but there are a bunch of different options that you’ll see in their patterns. There are a number of very intricate and beautiful designs that you’ll find on their shells that are simply mesmerizing to look at. Our favorite thing about this snail is their shell patterns.
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