Malaysian Trumpet Snail
Melanoides tuberculata
Also sold as MTS · Red-rimmed melania · Melania
Synonyms Malaysian trumpet · Trumpet snail
Malaysian Trumpet Snail (Melanoides tuberculata) is a peaceful freshwater snail that reaches about 3 cm (1.2 in) and swims along the bottom. It wants 68–86°F (20–30°C) and pH 7–8, can be kept singly, and needs a tank of at least 5 L (1 gal).
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At a glance
| Type | Snail |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 3 cm (1.2 in) |
| Minimum tank | 5 L (1 gal) |
| Group size | Can be kept singly |
| Temperature | 68–86°F (20–30°C) |
| pH | 7–8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| GH | 5–25 |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Eats shrimp | No |
Before it goes in
- Malaysian Trumpet Snail needs at least 5 L (1 gal). The smallest size in this library that clears that is the 30F Shallow.
- It leaves shrimp and small fish alone.
- It holds at 68–86°F (20–30°C). That shares a window with Betta and Cherry Shrimp.
- One of them takes up roughly 23% of what a 30F Shallow will comfortably hold, so plan the rest of the stock around it.
Malaysian Trumpet Snail: care and setup
What tank size does it need?
At least 5 L (1 gal). The smallest size here that clears it is the 30F Shallow.
Will it eat shrimp?
No — adult shrimp and their young are both safe with it.
What water does it want?
68–86°F (20–30°C), pH 7–8, GH 5–25.
How long does it live?
2–3 years in a tank that suits it. That is how long you are signing up for.
Good tank mates
- Tank mates from this library that share its temperature window, are peaceful and eat neither it nor its young: Cherry Shrimp, Goldfish, Bristlenose Pleco, Celestial Pearl Danio and Molly.
- Plants that hold up with it: Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis', Water Sprite, Anubias nana 'Petite' and Cryptocoryne wendtii.
Often compared with
| Malaysian Trumpet Snail | Assassin Snail | Nerite Snail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 3 cm | 3 cm | 2.5 cm |
| Min tank | 5 L | 10 L | 10 L |
| Group | 1+ | 1+ | 1+ |
| Temperature | 68–86°F (20–30°C) | 72–82°F (22–28°C) | 68–82°F (20–28°C) |
| Eats shrimp | No | Shrimplets only | No |