Pond Snail

Lymnaea stagnalis

1 in the tank

Where it's from

Native to Belgium and Sweden

Recorded as introduced in New Zealand and Ukraine

Native range: Waarnemingen.be / observations.be (CC BY 4.0); Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (CC BY 4.0); Dyntaxa. Svensk taxonomisk databas (CC0).

At a glance

Size: 2 in; 5 cm
Min tank: 10 gal; 38 L
Temp: 64–77°F; 18–25°C
pH: 6.5-8.0
GH: 143–321 ppm; 8–18 dGH
Temperament: Peaceful
Swims: All levels
Lifespan: 3-5 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.

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