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About Astrea Snail
Conical, turban-shaped shell with a reddish-brown to gray coloration and a pearlescent operculum. The shell has a domed profile and typically reaches 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
Key facts
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintains temperature range 72–78°F with stable salinity 1.023–1.025 • Herbivorous grazer; needs established algae growth or supplemental dried seaweed • Extremely reef-safe; will not bother corals, clams, or invertebrates • Can flip upside down and may not self-right; provide stable rockwork
- Diet Details
- Herbivorous grazers that feed on algae, diatoms, and biofilm. They consume nuisance algae and help maintain tank cleanliness in established systems.
- Type
- Cleanup
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Category
- Snail
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Compatibility
- Astrea snails are peaceful and do well with most reef inhabitants. They should be housed with non-aggressive fish and other invertebrates that won't prey on them.
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas through the Caribbean to Brazil.
- Family
- Turbinidae
- Appearance Description
- Conical, turban-shaped shell with a reddish-brown to gray coloration and a pearlescent operculum. The shell has a domed profile and typically reaches 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
- Max Size
- 1
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
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