Breeding Ramshorn Snail with limestone gravel

[TechBox]

I want to breed some red ramshorn snail in a 10 gallon tank. I read they need pH above 7. I have some white limestone gravel that I did not use in my planted tank because I don't want my pH always increasing.

Would the limestone gravel be perfect for breeking ramshorn snail since it will keep the pH high for the water?

So I will add some water plants and rocks and keep the temp. between 75-80 for breeding. Also have supply on cuttlebone.

If the limestone is ok, what else should I need to look out for?

TIA.

 

[Noto]

Limestone will be fine. Don't expect a huge pH boost. It will leach some calcium into the water too, which is good, but should still offer the cuttlebone. They like vegetables!

I have raised some of my local ramshorns, so care may not be quite the same. However, I have found that ramshorn colonies, especially in small containers, are prone to mysterious crashes. I suggest you keep at least two colonies going so you can use one tank to restock in case of a crash.

 

[TechBox]

I also picked up a live rock that has been in a freshwater tank for sometime.
I think the live rock will dissolve calcium and also increase pH. Is that another plus for a snail tank?

 

[Noto]

Yes, it should be helpful.

 

[Muske]

No clue/reason for the crash?

 

[Noto]

None that I could determine. Perhaps they depleted some vital mineral, or were hit by a nasty disease. Colonies in larger containers seem to be less prone to these crashes.

 

[TechBox]

I have found that ramshorn colonies, especially in small containers, are prone to mysterious crashes. I suggest you keep at least two colonies going so you can use one tank to restock in case of a crash.

Does crashed colony always have algae in the tank?