Malaysian trumpet snails can help a dirted tank by stirring the sand cap and cleaning up buried detritus, but they breed quickly if overfed and can be hard to remove once established.
Malaysian trumpet snails usually live about 2 years in home aquariums. Learn what affects their lifespan, how their life cycle works, and where MTS come from.
Malaysian trumpet snail behavior can look strange at first, from burrowing all day to climbing the glass at night. This guide explains what is normal, why they do it, and the few moments when their behavior is worth a closer look at your tank.
Worried about Malaysian trumpet snails not moving? Learn how to tell if your MTS is dead, sleeping, upside down, stressed, or just hiding in the substrate.
Discover Malaysian trumpet snail tank mates, from bettas and shrimp to goldfish, cichlids, assassin snails, and other safe or risky aquarium companions.
Learn how big Malaysian trumpet snails get in home aquariums, from baby MTS to full-grown adults, plus how to identify common colors, shell markings, spiky shells, and lookalike snails.
Malaysian trumpet snails eat algae, biofilm, and detritus. Find out what they won't touch, whether they eat your plants, and how to feed them right.
