Malaysian trumpet snails? - Aquarium Advice

fearlessfisch · 06-25-2005, 01:09 AM

We have teeny tiny conical snails in our tank. They look like Malaysian trumpet snail pictures I have seen, except that they are tinier (none above a few mm. in length) and are whitish rather than reddish.

Is there another type of snail that looks like this, or are these Malaysians? They could be babies, except that I've seen them for probably six months now and they never seem to get any bigger. They have that long conical shell, and they do burrow in the sand like the Malaysians do.

Just curious. Thanks.

Toirtis · 06-25-2005, 01:46 AM

Sift through your sand or look in your tank with a flashlight a couple of hours after turning out the lights...if those are baby MTSes (which they certainly sound like), you are bound to see some larger adults.

krap101 · 06-25-2005, 01:50 AM

welll.. i bought 50 [acronym:833a63d716="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]mts[/acronym:833a63d716] about 2 months ago and spread them amongst my tanks. at night i see these tiny lil thingy crawling on the walls and i know the mt's are breeding

gheitman · 06-25-2005, 04:59 AM

That definitely sounds like baby Malayan trumpet snails to me. I had a few hitch a ride into one of my tanks and now I have enough to spread to other tanks. You normally won't see them moving about above the substrate until after the lights go out but sometimes you may see one or two moving around when your lights are on.

fearlessfisch · 06-25-2005, 11:22 AM

Thanks, everyone. I will try looking in the tank tonight to see if I can find some adults. I meant to last night, but somehow fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was light again.

I am glad to know they are probably Malaysians. From what I've read, they aren't bad for a tank with sand. It's interesting to know that some people actually BUY them--these just showed up! Thanks again.

**Fishyfanatic** · 06-25-2005, 12:02 PM

I tried to buy them from the [acronym:4d032dbe08="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:4d032dbe08] but the woman just tossed a bunch into a bag and said, here, free of charge.

krap101 · 06-25-2005, 12:32 PM

well... some came in the crushed coral in the african tank (sand) and i got like 5. i got those for free. then i just bought the 50 for like 5$

Jherr · 06-25-2005, 04:40 PM

im thinking of buying some on aqua bid, I cant find any [acronym:7f943ee692="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:7f943ee692] that sell them around here.

lmw80 · 06-25-2005, 04:42 PM

i also tried to buy one from my [acronym:848d7f4a44="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:848d7f4a44] and they just gave it to me. I started out with one and now have well over 100. Jherr...all it takes is one or two...see if they will give you a couple.

fisheyes · 06-25-2005, 04:55 PM

How long does it take [acronym:56a3559c00="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]mts[/acronym:56a3559c00] to start breeding?

06-25-2005, 01:09 AM	#1
fearlessfisch Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 614 Images: 7	Malaysian trumpet snails? We have teeny tiny conical snails in our tank. They look like Malaysian trumpet snail pictures I have seen, except that they are tinier (none above a few mm. in length) and are whitish rather than reddish. Is there another type of snail that looks like this, or are these Malaysians? They could be babies, except that I've seen them for probably six months now and they never seem to get any bigger. They have that long conical shell, and they do burrow in the sand like the Malaysians do. Just curious. Thanks. __________________ joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea ________________________________ 55, 30, 30, 20, 10, and 10-gal. freshwater tropical tanks

06-25-2005, 01:46 AM	#2
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Sift through your sand or look in your tank with a flashlight a couple of hours after turning out the lights...if those are baby MTSes (which they certainly sound like), you are bound to see some larger adults. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

06-25-2005, 01:50 AM	#3
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	welll.. i bought 50 [acronym:833a63d716="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]mts[/acronym:833a63d716] about 2 months ago and spread them amongst my tanks. at night i see these tiny lil thingy crawling on the walls and i know the mt's are breeding __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

06-25-2005, 04:59 AM	#4
gheitman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 1,199 Images: 4	That definitely sounds like baby Malayan trumpet snails to me. I had a few hitch a ride into one of my tanks and now I have enough to spread to other tanks. You normally won't see them moving about above the substrate until after the lights go out but sometimes you may see one or two moving around when your lights are on. __________________ Gene Heitman - 10 tanks, 178 gallons, 20+ species of fish/shrimp/snails, 52+ species of plants ... 8 years ago I just wanted 1 tank with some fish - what was I thinking

06-25-2005, 11:22 AM	#5
fearlessfisch Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 614 Images: 7	Thanks, everyone. I will try looking in the tank tonight to see if I can find some adults. I meant to last night, but somehow fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was light again. I am glad to know they are probably Malaysians. From what I've read, they aren't bad for a tank with sand. It's interesting to know that some people actually BUY them--these just showed up! Thanks again. __________________ joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea ________________________________ 55, 30, 30, 20, 10, and 10-gal. freshwater tropical tanks

06-25-2005, 12:02 PM	#6
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	I tried to buy them from the [acronym:4d032dbe08="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:4d032dbe08] but the woman just tossed a bunch into a bag and said, here, free of charge. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

06-25-2005, 12:32 PM	#7
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	well... some came in the crushed coral in the african tank (sand) and i got like 5. i got those for free. then i just bought the 50 for like 5$ __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

06-25-2005, 04:40 PM	#8
Jherr Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 50 Images: 1	im thinking of buying some on aqua bid, I cant find any [acronym:7f943ee692="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:7f943ee692] that sell them around here. __________________ 29 Gal [acronym:5a8bc2d021="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:5a8bc2d021] 2 [acronym:5a8bc2d021="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5a8bc2d021] Penguin 150b's -2 Bosemani Rainbows -3 Albino Cory Cats -? Ghost Shrimp

06-25-2005, 04:42 PM	#9
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	i also tried to buy one from my [acronym:848d7f4a44="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:848d7f4a44] and they just gave it to me. I started out with one and now have well over 100. Jherr...all it takes is one or two...see if they will give you a couple. __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

06-25-2005, 04:55 PM	#10
fisheyes Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 45	How long does it take [acronym:56a3559c00="Malaysian Trumpet Snails or Multiple Tank Syndrome, depending on context"]mts[/acronym:56a3559c00] to start breeding?

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