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Malaysian Trumpet Snail (Melanoides tuberculata)

Malaysian Trumpet Snail

Melanoides tuberculata

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Burrows through the substrate and helps prevent anaerobic pockets. Livebearing and prolific, and hard to remove once established.

Adult size
1 in
Smallest tank
5 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
65–82 °F
pH · hardness
6.5–8 · 5–15 dGH
Food
Omnivore: detritus, leftovers, algae
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailAssassin SnailCherry ShrimpBlue Dream ShrimpGhost ShrimpBetta (male)

Easy plants for the same tank

Dwarf Four-Leaf CloverStaurogyne RepensDwarf SagittariaCryptocoryne LuteaCryptocoryne WendtiiCryptocoryne Parva

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.