Species Profile
Malaysian Trumpet Snail
Melanoides tuberculata
Snailspeaceful
Adult size
1″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
65–82°F
pH
7–8.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Detritus, biofilm, leftover food
Notes
Lives in the substrate by day and aerates it like an aquatic earthworm. Active at night. Livebearing, reproduces quickly and can become a pest if overfeeding leaves leftover food. Best snail for sand-substrate tanks.
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