{"product_id":"malaysian-trumpet-20-snails","title":"Malaysian Trumpet Snails – 20+ Live Aquarium Snails","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your freshwater aquarium a busy little cleanup crew with \u003cstrong\u003e20+ Malaysian trumpet snails\u003c\/strong\u003e. These peaceful burrowers graze on algae, biofilm, and leftover organic matter while sifting through the substrate, making them a useful addition to planted community tanks with sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall snails with an important job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20+ live snails:\u003c\/strong\u003e An assorted mix of sizes and tones, with adults growing to approximately 1 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural scavengers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed on algae, detritus, leftover food, and fish waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate sifters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burrow through fine substrate such as sand, helping turn it over and reduce trapped gas buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful and plant-safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not eat live plants, but may climb foliage to graze on algae and biofilm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA good fit for planted community aquariums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalaysian trumpet snails, also called red-rimmed melania (\u003cem\u003eMelanoides tuberculata\u003c\/em\u003e), are undemanding snails that prefer a planted community aquarium. Their digging makes them especially appealing to aquarists who want a cleanup crew that works below the surface as well as above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not be surprised if they spend much of their time out of sight. They love to bury themselves and are often easier to spot around food, in the morning, or in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and feeding notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier reports raising these snails at \u003cstrong\u003epH 7–8, KH 2–8, GH 7–15, and temperatures of 65–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fine substrate such as sand suits their burrowing habits. Occasional cuttlebone provides calcium to support their shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a closer look at your cleanup crew, try a small piece of blanched zucchini. Remove it after a few hours so uneaten food does not foul the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnow before adding them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalaysian trumpet snails are live-bearers, producing tiny versions of adult snails rather than laying visible egg clutches. They can reproduce sexually or through parthenogenesis, meaning they can reproduce without a mate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation growth is closely tied to available food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Overfed aquariums can develop large snail populations quickly. A sudden increase in babies is a useful cue to check feeding amounts and leftover food; population levels tend to settle as food availability changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-weather reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e If temperatures at your destination are below 40°F, plan for a live-animal heat pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Grown Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67975560593498,"sku":"230502","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3055\/7274\/files\/18_877b0d16-7011-4077-87ac-6b7df66905a2.jpg?v=1793897104","url":"https:\/\/www.moonwaterapoth.com\/products\/malaysian-trumpet-20-snails","provider":"Moon Water Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}