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Melanoides granifera
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| Spike Tail Trumpet Snail | |
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| Spike Tail Trumpet Snail | |
| Species | Melanoides granifera |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 18.927 liters 18,927.059 mL 5 US Gallons (18.9L) |
| Size | 2.54 cm
0.5-1 " (1.3-2.5cm) |
| pH | 7.2 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-3 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Spike Tail Trumpet Snail
[edit] Sexing
- All individuals are hermaphroditic and livebearers, a single snail can turn into many.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful snail, will not bother tank inhabitants. However, should not be kept with aggressive fish that may attack it such as Loaches or Pufferfish.
[edit] Diet
- A scavenging snail, will constantly hunt for food and can be supplemented with blanched vegetables and algae wafers.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Most active at dusk, or just after lights out.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Likes to burrow so a sand substrate is preferred. Generally doesn't eat aquarium plants.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- Different from the more common Melanoides tuberculata in that it's shell is shorter and stockier, usually coloured a rich red-brown.
