Malaysian Trumpet Snail tank mates
Melanoides tuberculata
5 rated pairings from the Malaysian Trumpet Snail care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Malaysian Trumpet Snail needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eaters with compatible water parameters; non-competitive for food and space
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Hardy fish with compatible temperature and pH ranges; snails benefit from excess uneaten food
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrates with overlapping water requirements; snails may occasionally consume shrimp fry
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Compatible snail species with similar care requirements; may compete for food in small tanks
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful fish with suitable water parameters; snails remain hidden during day when gouramis are active
Also recommended alongside Malaysian Trumpet Snail
Species whose own guides list Malaysian Trumpet Snail as a tank mate.
Mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Fahaka Puffer
Tetraodon lineatus
125 gal min · 18" adult · Aggressive
Figure Eight Puffer
Dichotomyctere ocellatus
20 gal min · 3" adult · Aggressive
Green Spotted Puffer
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
30 gal min · 6" adult · Aggressive
Multi Shell Dweller
Neolamprologus multifasciatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Rainbow Crab
Cardisoma armatum
40 gal min · 5" adult · Aggressive
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