Malaysian trumpet snail care
Melanoides tuberculata
Malaysian trumpet snail (Melanoides tuberculata) grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in) and needs a tank of at least 10 liters (3 US gallons). Keep it at 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) with a pH of 7–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size2.5 cm · 1 in
Smallest tank10 L · 3 gal
Temperature20–30 °C · 68–86 °F
pH7–8
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barb
Avoid with
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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