Malasian trumpet snail

[Richi106]

Hey

Does anyone have any good information on these snail I noticed I had one last week now I have 5. Are they good to keep in aquarium or are they a possible hazard,

Thanks

 

[reefdiver]

They are good if you have sand as theey will sift it. They are not to troublesome as long as you dont over feed.

 

[_skyla_]

I have some in mine and find them very beneficial. They dig through the substrate and eat the detritus and decaying plant matter aswell as un eaten food. Like as stated above they won't get out of control if there is not an excess amount of food for them. Oh they are also nocturnal so you shouldn't see them often. They are especially useful if you have sand substrate as they keep the sand stirred up and prevent toxic anaerobic pockets from forming. If you have a planted tank you don't have to worry about them eating your healthy plants then will only eat the decaying leaves and such.