{"product_id":"live-malaysian-trumpet-snails-canada","title":"Live Malaysian Trumpet Snails Canada","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLive Malaysian Trumpet Snails (Melanoides tuberculata) – Natural Aquarium Cleanup Crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBuild a healthier, more balanced freshwater aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eLive Malaysian Trumpet Snails (Melanoides tuberculata)\u003c\/strong\u003e. These beneficial burrowing snails spend most of their time beneath the substrate, naturally turning over sand, consuming leftover food, detritus, biofilm and decaying organic matter while helping prevent anaerobic pockets in planted aquariums.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nUnlike many aquarium snails that remain on glass and décor, Malaysian Trumpet Snails continuously work below the surface where waste accumulates, making them one of the most valuable members of a natural freshwater cleanup crew. Their peaceful nature makes them an excellent addition to planted tanks, shrimp aquariums, community aquariums and ecosystem-style setups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Malaysian Trumpet Snails?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Excellent natural cleanup crew for freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Continuously aerates sand and fine substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Consumes detritus, leftover food and biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Helps maintain healthier planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Safe with most peaceful freshwater fish and shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Live-bearing species that establishes sustainable colonies under proper conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Low maintenance and beginner friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Ideal for natural and ecosystem aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity freshwater tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural ecosystem aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand substrate aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-tech planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Benefits for Your Aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMalaysian Trumpet Snails are one of the few freshwater snails that spend much of their life beneath the substrate. As they burrow through sand and fine gravel they gently loosen compacted areas, recycle organic waste and help oxygen reach beneficial bacteria living below the surface.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThey also graze on biofilm, algae films and decomposing plant material, helping reduce excess waste before it contributes to declining water quality. In well-balanced aquariums they become part of the natural nutrient cycle rather than simply another inhabitant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTheir population naturally reflects available food. Rapid population growth is typically an indication of excess feeding rather than a problem with the snails themselves, making them a useful biological indicator of aquarium maintenance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeocaridina shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmano shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivebearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost planted aquarium livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThey may also serve as an occasional natural food source for compatible snail-eating species including certain loaches, assassin snails and some puffer species.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to hard preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHelpful Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about keeping Malaysian Trumpet Snails healthy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-cycle-a-tank-understanding-the-nitrogen-cycle\"\u003eUnderstanding the Nitrogen Cycle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fish-tank-water-change-guide\"\u003eFreshwater Water Change Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/understanding-ph-gh-and-kh\"\u003eUnderstanding pH, GH \u0026amp; KH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-set-up-aquarium-beginner-guide\"\u003eFreshwater Aquarium Setup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related aquarium species:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/amano-shrimp-canada\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/scud-culture\"\u003eLive Scuds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/products-live-daphnia-culture\"\u003eLive Daphnia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/live-grindal-worm-culture\"\u003eLive Grindal Worm Cultures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/microworm-culture-canada\"\u003eMicroworm Cultures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysian Trumpet Snails are natural living animals. Shell colour, pattern, size and overall appearance will vary from individual to individual. Colours may range from light tan and olive to darker brown depending on genetics, age, diet and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every order is packed carefully to help ensure healthy arrival. Please review our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/live-arrival-doa-policy\"\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pages-shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofauna Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysian Trumpail Snails are cultured in natural freshwater environments. While every effort is made to provide clean, healthy livestock, cultures may occasionally contain harmless microorganisms or beneficial freshwater microfauna that naturally occur in established aquatic ecosystems. These organisms are a normal part of healthy freshwater biodiversity and are not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibly Keep Aquatic Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never release aquarium plants, animals or aquarium water into natural waterways. If you no longer wish to keep Malaysian Trumpet Snails, rehome them responsibly through another aquarist or your local aquarium club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Blackwater Aquatics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt Blackwater Aquatics, we specialize in healthy freshwater livestock, live foods and natural aquarium ecosystems. Every culture is maintained with long-term health and sustainability in mind so you can confidently build a thriving planted aquarium, shrimp tank or freshwater ecosystem.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwater Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"5 Live Malaysian Trumpet Snails","offer_id":52657696407837,"sku":"MTS-005","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Live Malaysian Trumpet Snails","offer_id":52657696440605,"sku":"MTS-010","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 Live Malaysian Trumpet Snails","offer_id":52657696473373,"sku":"MTS-020","price":26.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/5782\/6589\/files\/malaysian-trumpet-snail-underwater-aquarium-canada.png?v=1785372660","url":"https:\/\/blackwateraquatics.ca\/products\/live-malaysian-trumpet-snails-canada","provider":"Blackwater Aquatics Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}