Malaysian Trumpet Snails (Melanoides Tuberculata)

Description

SHIPPING
We only ship on Monday & Tuesday.
Unlike fish, Neocaridina Dividi are an extremely hardy species and will survive much longer in bags.
For this reason we typically ship using USPS First Class.
Shipments typically take 2-5 days to reach their destination.
All orders are protected by a live arrival guarantee.
DOA Policy
:
If you have any issues upon delivery please reach out as soon as possible so we can correct any issues that may have occurred during the shipping process. Please
plan on being home the day your package is delivered to receive your package. These are living organisms and weather conditions can be a determining factor as to whether they live or die. For this reason you must message us no later than
2 hours
after the package is reported delivered for your DOA request to be considered. Provide clear photos of the dead animals in the bags before opening and we will provide further instructions after receiving your request.
All shipments use breather bags and come with a live plant to provide additional oxygen and a food source to graze on. We ship using cardboard boxes insulated with foam walls to protect the box from damage as well as insulate the temperature within the box.
Winter shipments may include a heat pack depending on the destination's weather.
MALAYSIAN TRUMPET SNAILS
& TANK ENVIRONMENT
Malaysian trumpet snails are a perfect addition to any shrimp tank. The snails will help prevent gas build ups in the substrate and also help prevent a tank from re-cycling due to lack of bio-load. These snails will not over populate a tank unless over feeding occurs. Snails will be equal to or larger than 1/4 of an inch.
Snails help keep a shrimp tank from re-cycling by provided adequate bio-load.
By burrowing into the substrates, these snails help keep turn the substrate which prevents gas build up.
Eat left over food to prevent ammonia spikes.
Hardy so they can adjust to most water parameters.
Malaysian trumpet snails are considered by most hobbyists as pests. We want to change the stereotype that these snails are bad for an aquarium. These snails play a vital role in each one of our breeding tanks here at Flip Aquatics. Malaysian trumpet snails are notorious for burrowing themselves into the substrate. When using sand in an aquarium, gas build ups often occur in the sand. These build ups can be release if the substrate is disturbed resulting in toxic gas enter the aquarium. Malaysian trumpet snails cure this problem by continuously disturbing the substrate and preventing gas build up.
The Malaysian trumpet snail plays another key factor in our aquariums. When a shrimp tank is initially started, most breeders will add 20 to 30 shrimp into an aquarium. Shrimp do not produce much organic waste, therefore; a new shrimp tank runs the risk of recycling because it lacks the needed organic waste to keep the beneficial bacteria alive. By adding a handful of Malaysian trumpet snails into a newly set up tank with shrimp, the snails produce the needed waste to keep the beneficial bacteria alive long enough for the shrimp population to take over. The snails also act as a great cleanup crew for uneaten food.
Snails are tolerant to any water parameter. They can survive pretty much anything a hobbyist can throw at them. They will not over populate unless a tank is being overfed. By following proper feeding regiments, an aquarium will maintain a healthy balance.