Malaysian Trumpet Snail

Environment

Very tolerant, it withstands varied pH and hardness conditions, with a preference for neutral to slightly hard water. A loose substrate such as sand or fine gravel is essential for it to burrow. It is suitable for both planted aquariums and grow-out tanks.

Feeding

It recycles organic waste, leftover food and detritus buried in the soil. It does not touch live plants and makes do with whatever is lying around in the aquarium. No specific feeding is necessary in a maintained tank.

Health & common diseases

Malaysian trumpet snails are very hardy snails, rarely sick. They are sensitive to copper (found in certain medications and fertilizers), which is lethal to them even at low doses. Sudden mortality may indicate water pollution (ammonia, nitrites) or lack of oxygen in the substrate. Their excessive proliferation often signals overfeeding of the aquarium.

Tips & tankmates

Viviparous, it reproduces rapidly and its population reflects the amount of available food: a population explosion signals overfeeding. To control it, reduce feeding rather than using chemicals. It remains an excellent bioindicator of substrate cleanliness.

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