Black Malaysian Trumpet Snail
Melanoides tuberculata
A hardy and helpful aquarium snail with a dark, cone-shaped shell. Black Malaysian Trumpet Snails spend much of their time burrowing through the substrate, helping to aerate it while clearing leftover food, soft algae and decaying plant matter.
Most active after lights out, they are peaceful, plant-safe and suitable for community aquariums. They reproduce readily when excess food is available, so sensible feeding will help keep numbers under control.
Care notes
Adult size: Approximately 2–3cm
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH: 7.0–8.2
Water hardness: Medium to hard water is best for healthy shell growth
Diet: Algae, biofilm, leftover fish food, vegetables and sinking foods
Temperament: Peaceful
Tank type: Freshwater community and planted aquariums
Breeding: Livebearing and can reproduce quickly when food is plentiful
Important: Avoid copper-based medications, as copper can be harmful to snails.
Please check compatibility before mixing snail species with snail-eating fish.
Care notes: Provide stable water with enough minerals for shell growth. Avoid copper-based treatments and sudden water changes.
Images are for guidance only. Livestock colour, size and pattern can vary naturally between individuals.
