Malaysian Trumpet Snails

Scientific name: Melanoides tuberculata Common use: Clean-up crew & substrate aerator Tank size Any size (even nano tanks)   Water Temp: 68–82°F (20–28°C) pH: 7.0–8.0 (neutral–slightly alkaline) Likes harder water (helps shell health)   Behavior Mostly burrows in the substrate More active at night Very peaceful   Feeding Eats: leftover fish food algae decaying plant matter 👉 No special food usually needed   Substrate Best with sand or fine gravel They help turn and oxygenate the substrate   Breeding (important)   Reproduce very easily Can multiply fast if the tank is over-fed   Compatibility Safe with fish, shrimp, and plants Will not eat healthy plants   Pros Great clean-up crew Prevents dead spots in substrate   Watch out A sudden large number of snails usually means: ➜ too much food in the tank