Avatar Blue Ramshorn Snail (Planorbella duryi)
💎 Collector Species
🧹 Cleanup Crew
🌿 Plant Safe
🦐 Shrimp Safe
🇮🇪 Home-bred in Cork, Ireland
Avatar Blue Ramshorn (*Planorbella duryi*) is one of the most unusual snail varieties we keep, featuring a beautiful powder-blue shell paired with a soft pink body.
💙 Unlike traditional ramshorns, this variety immediately catches the eye and often becomes a conversation piece within planted aquariums.
🧹 Beyond their appearance, they are excellent members of the clean-up crew, constantly grazing on biofilm, leftover food and decaying organic material while leaving healthy plants untouched.
🌿 They pair exceptionally well with shrimp aquariums, adding both functionality and a unique splash of colour.
🟢 Difficulty: Very Easy
📖 Looking for the history, biology and husbandry behind this species? Visit the More Information section below.
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🐌 Avatar Blue Ramshorn – More Information Page
🌏 Natural History of Planorbella duryi
Planorbella duryi originates from slow-moving freshwater habitats throughout North and Central America.
These snails are highly adaptable and have become valued members of planted aquarium ecosystems worldwide.
💙 The Avatar Blue Morph
Avatar Blue is a selectively bred colour variety prized for its unique pastel blue shell.
Combined with a soft pink body, the result is a colour combination rarely seen in freshwater aquariums.
No dyes or artificial enhancement are involved; the colour develops naturally through selective breeding.
🧹 Why They Belong In Shrimp Tanks
These snails constantly graze on surfaces throughout the aquarium and help consume:
🍃 Decaying leaves
🍽️ Leftover food
🦠 Biofilm
🌱 Soft organic debris
They help support overall aquarium cleanliness without damaging healthy plants.
🌿 Perfect Tank Mates
Avatar Blue Ramshorns pair exceptionally well with:
🦐 Neocaridina shrimp
🌿 Planted aquariums
🪨 Stone aquascapes
🪵 Driftwood layouts
🏞️ Nature-style aquascapes
Their soft blue colour contrasts beautifully with green plants and dark substrates.
📊 Quick Summary
🧬 Scientific name: Planorbella duryi
🌿 Plant safe: Yes
🦐 Shrimp safe: Yes
🧹 Role: Cleanup Crew
💎 Classification: Collector Species
🌡️ Difficulty: Very Easy
🇮🇪 Bred by: Just Keep Shrimping, Cork, Ireland