Hobbyists appreciate this as it helps to maintain a clean aquarium. They are also known to enjoy decaying plant matter as well. The Malaysian Trumpet Snail is very adaptable and does well in a wide variety of water conditions. In the wild they are resistant to low oxygen levels, and the same is true in captivity. They also do well in a wide range of salinity conditions.
Overpopulation can be a problem in some aquariums.
Overfeeding can contribute to this problem. The Malaysian Trumpet Snail will usually reach three fourths to one inch at adulthood, though some larger specimens have been observed. They are often distinguished by their light brown elongate conical shell, the shape of which is often said to resemble a tower. The shells often have rusty spots on them that give them a hint of red. They are the only freshwater snail that has a tower shaped shell.