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Species Profiles -> Invertebrates -> Malaysian Trumpet Snail

 

Malaysian Trumpet Snail (Melanoides tuberculata )

Synonyms:
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Malaysian Trumpet Snails Pic
Stats:

Adult Size: 1" (2.5 cm)
Temp: 77-82 F (C)
Tank: 20" (50 cm) minimum

Requirements:
 Great for sand substrates, largely leaves plants alone.
Diet:
 Love pelleted carnivore foods, but will eat anything.
Breeding:
 Only need one snail to have tons. Very prolific
Sociability:
 Fine with almost everything. Botia spec. loaches may eat it.
Related Spec:
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Special Info:
 One of the few plant safe snails.

 

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