| Family: | Thiaridae |
| Genus & Species: |
Melanoides tuberculata |
| Common Name: |
Malaysian Trumpet Snail |
| Size: | 1″ (2.54cm) |
| Habitat: | Northern Australia, the New Hebrides, north and west to southern China (including other Pacific Islands) and north to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan as well as much of Africa, the eastern Med, India, Southeast Asia and Malaysia. |
| Min Tank Size: | 1 gallon. |
| Diet: | They are mostly carnivores and detritivores that eat leftover fish food in community tanks. Carnivore pellets will suffice in species tanks. They might also snack on some algae. |
| Behavior: | Nocturnal, burrowers. |
| Water: | Ph 5.0-8.5, Temperature 68°F-86°F (20°- 30°C), prefers hard water. |
| Care: | Easy. |
| Communities: | OK. |
| Suitability: | Ok for beginner. |
Badman’s tropical fish is the largest and most comprehensive aquarium related resource on the web. We focus on making the lives of aquarists and fish keepers easier.
