Melanoides granifera

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Spike Tail Trumpet Snail
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.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

[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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Snail Shop