{"id":25672,"date":"2026-03-14T11:02:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25672"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:04:09","slug":"malaysian-trumpet-snail-melanoides-tuberculata-2cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=malaysian-trumpet-snail-melanoides-tuberculata-2cm","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian Trumpet Snail Melanoides Tuberculata 2cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"181\"><strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"181\">Malaysian Trumpet Snail (<em data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"171\">Melanoides tuberculata<\/em>) \u2013 2 cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"486\"><strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"196\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"199\" \/>The Malaysian Trumpet Snail is a highly beneficial freshwater snail known for its elongated, cone-shaped shell and excellent substrate-cleaning behaviour. This hardy species naturally burrows through the substrate, helping to aerate the soil and prevent harmful gas buildup in aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"652\"><strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"499\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\" \/>Native to Southeast Asia and parts of Africa, <em data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"572\">Melanoides tuberculata<\/em> is commonly found in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds with soft substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"849\"><strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"666\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"669\" \/>Omnivorous scavenger. Feeds on detritus, algae, leftover fish food, and organic waste within the substrate. Additional feeding is usually unnecessary in well-established aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"883\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"881\">Tank \/ Setup Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yujcqu\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"928\">\n<p data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"928\">Minimum tank size: 20 litres (5 gallons)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gat0i2\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1006\">\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1006\">Sand or fine gravel substrate recommended for natural burrowing behaviour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pzdrn0\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1061\">Thrives in planted aquariums and established tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14uj9b3\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1099\">Stable water parameters recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1116\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\" \/>Compatible with most peaceful freshwater fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates. Avoid snail-eating fish such as puffers or certain loaches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1450\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1274\">Behaviour:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\" \/>Primarily nocturnal and spends much of its time burrowing in the substrate. This behaviour helps keep the substrate healthy and reduces compacted areas in planted aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1473\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\" \/>Beginner friendly. Extremely hardy and easy to maintain, making it a popular choice for natural aquarium maintenance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1618\"><strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1616\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1759\">\n<li data-section-id=\"htwse3\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1653\">\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1653\">Temperature: 20\u201330\u00b0C (68\u201386\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vr30hj\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1669\">\n<p data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1669\">pH: 6.5\u20138.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xae20w\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1696\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wyv7qc\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1759\">\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1759\">Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred for shell health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1800\"><strong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1770\">Size:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1773\" \/>Approximately 2 cm at sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysian Trumpet Snail (Melanoides tuberculata) \u2013 2 cm Overview:The Malaysian Trumpet Snail is a highly beneficial freshwater snail known for its elongated, cone-shaped shell and excellent substrate-cleaning behaviour. This hardy species naturally burrows through the substrate, helping to aerate the soil and prevent harmful gas buildup in aquariums. 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