{"product_id":"winter-trumpet-snail","title":"Winter Trumpet Snail","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"t6idxo\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e Winter Trumpet Snail (\u003cem data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eMelanoides tuberculata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eThe Winter Trumpet Snail is a hardy and highly beneficial freshwater snail, valued for its ability to help keep aquariums clean while naturally turning over the substrate. Recognisable by its elongated, cone-shaped shell with subtle shades of brown, cream, and olive, this peaceful snail spends much of the day burrowed beneath the substrate before emerging to forage, particularly during the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eOften referred to as the Malaysian Trumpet Snail, the Winter Trumpet Snail is an excellent addition to planted aquariums. As it burrows through the substrate, it helps prevent compacted areas, improves water circulation around plant roots, and consumes uneaten food and organic waste. Their constant activity makes them an invaluable member of any aquarium's clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vuuuv8\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e🌿 Why Choose Winter Trumpet Snails?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e🐌 Excellent natural clean-up crew\u003cbr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e🌱 Aerates the substrate by burrowing through it\u003cbr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e🍃 Helps prevent waste build-up in the aquarium\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e🧹 Eats leftover food, algae, and decaying organic matter\u003cbr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e🌿 Safe for planted aquariums and live plants\u003cbr data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e💪 Extremely hardy and easy to care for\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e✨ Ideal for tropical community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eWinter Trumpet Snails are native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, where they inhabit rivers, lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams with soft sediments. Their adaptability has allowed them to become established in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"eyqbfy\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e📏 Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eMelanoides tuberculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e📛 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter Trumpet Snail \/ Malaysian Trumpet Snail\u003cbr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20L+ recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e⚗️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e🧘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae, biofilm, uneaten fish food, decaying plant matter, sinking wafers, blanched vegetables, and detritus\u003cbr data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e👥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or in groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eWinter Trumpet Snails thrive in mature aquariums with sand or fine gravel substrates that allow them to burrow naturally. They appreciate stable water conditions and benefit from moderate to hard water, which provides the calcium needed to maintain healthy shell growth. While they spend much of the day hidden beneath the substrate, they often become more active after lights out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19tjahi\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e🐠 Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eWinter Trumpet Snails are peaceful and suitable for most community aquariums, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e🐟 Tetras\u003cbr data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003e🐟 Rasboras\u003cbr data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e🐟 Guppies and Endlers\u003cbr data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003e🐟 Corydoras\u003cbr data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e🐟 Plecos\u003cbr data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e🐟 Rainbowfish\u003cbr data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e🦐 Freshwater Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e🐌 Other peaceful freshwater snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eAvoid keeping them with snail-eating species such as Clown Loaches, Yo-Yo Loaches, many Pufferfish, or other predators that may consume them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9ghvog\" data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eWinter Trumpet Snails reproduce through live birth, and populations can increase rapidly if excess food is available. A sudden increase in snail numbers is often an indication that the aquarium is being overfed rather than a problem with the snails themselves. Reducing feeding and regular maintenance will naturally help control their population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003eUnlike many other aquarium snails, Winter Trumpet Snails spend much of their lives beneath the substrate, where they help oxygenate the gravel or sand and reduce the likelihood of anaerobic pockets developing. This makes them particularly beneficial in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003eHealthy shell growth depends on adequate calcium and stable water chemistry. Soft, acidic water can gradually erode their shells, so maintaining suitable hardness is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3914\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Winter Trumpet Snail is a fantastic addition for UK aquarists looking for a low-maintenance and highly effective clean-up crew member. Its ability to aerate the substrate, recycle organic waste, and contribute to a healthier aquarium ecosystem makes it one of the most useful freshwater snails for planted and community aquariums alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra-aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58400193806717,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/winter-trumpet-snail","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}