I have a MTS. Why doesn't it reproduce?

[mvigor]

Early this week I moved my 20 gallon tank to a different room to make space for my new 55 gallon tank and stand.

I had the 20 empty except for gravel and a gallon of water so I could carry it. Right before I filled it back up, I found a big 1.5 inch MTS in the gravel. I didn't know I had any of that kind of snail, and upon looking more, I definitely only have one.

I suppose I have a male then?

 

[Ghost_knife]

MTS? I am a little slow with this one Mystery snail?

 

[Rebgen]

MTS = Malaysian Trumpet Snail

 

[sumthin fishy]

I think they need two to reproduce, but any two can reproduce together. Some folks say they hide out during the day and only come out at night. I see mine all the time. If you really want them get a few more from petsmrt/co and slightly overfeed. Make sure you keep up with water changes if you do that. There is an article on snails by dave if you want to learm more

 

[nomadofthehills]

Hermaphrodites can't fertilize themselves.

 

[Raithan Ellis]

Hermaphrodites can't fertilize themselves.

Melanoides tuberculata (tubercularia?) are not hermaphrodites... they are a sexual live bearer. The females tend to be noticeably smaller than the males. It could be a male, that is a rather large MTS you have there.

 

[nomadofthehills]

Oh, I just assumed they were since the poster seemed confused as to why he only had one.

 

[nursie]

Hey, Mvigor..where are you?? I have plenty..would be happy to send you some. I had one for a long time...now I have lots.

 

[mvigor]

I assumed they were hermaphroditic as well.

Nursie- I see you are in Peoria, I will take you up on that offer. I'd love to have more especially for my son's sand-bottom tank. I live 3 hours away but I suppose mailing would still be easiest, in a warmer month.

Thank you.

 

[Raithan Ellis]

MTS always did something that I found rather enjoyable in sandy bottom tanks... every morning you can wake up to find little trails criss-crossing everywhere.