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Great Pond Snail Lymnaea stagnalis

Water: Freshwater

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Great Pond Snail photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Lymnaea stagnalis
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
20
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Herbivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
10.0–22.0
pH
6.80–8.00
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Europe

Feeding

Herbivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Lays jelly egg masses; prolific.

Notes

Large pulmonate snail; good detritus control.

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