Yoda Snail (Ovate Radix) - Radix balthica

🐌 Yoda Snail – Oval Pond Snail (Radix balthica)

The so-called "Yoda Snail" (Radix balthica) is an exceptional and useful freshwater snail. Its distinctive antennae, reminiscent of "Yoda," and its active behavior make it a real eye-catcher and at the same time an effective helper against algae and biofilms in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Striking appearance with characteristic "Yoda" antennae
Very active and constantly foraging
Efficient algae and aufwuchs eater
Peaceful and well-socialized

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 10–25 °C
Very adaptable and robust
Also copes well with cooler temperatures
Requires sufficient aufwuchs or supplementary feeding

🧬 Special features
Very good algae utilization
Reproduces in freshwater (egg clutches)
Ideal for natural aquarium cleaning
Fast and very active

🐠 Suitable for
Shrimp tanks, aquascapes, and community aquariums

🍽 Feeding
Algae, biofilms, food remains, and, if necessary, plant-based supplementary food