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 during the day, aerates it like an earthworm. Livebearing — reproduces quickly and can become a pest if overfed.
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