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About Tiger Conch Snail
A small, ornate conch snail with a compact spiral shell displaying distinctive orange and white striping or banding. The shell typically features a pointed spire and a flared lip, with coloration ranging from tan to orange with darker stripes.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 2
- Family
- Strombidae
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Requires stable temperature range of 72–80°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feeds primarily on microalgae, detritus, and biofilm; supplement with dried seaweed if algae coverage is low • Prefers sandy substrate for burrowing and foraging behavior • Generally reef-safe; does not prey on corals or other invertebrates
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Compatibility
- Tiger Conch Snails are peaceful and compatible with most reef inhabitants including corals, other snails, and small fish. They may occasionally compete for food with other detritivores but rarely cause issues.
- Care Level
- Easy
- Diet Details
- Omnivorous grazers that consume algae, detritus, and decaying matter. They benefit from occasional supplemental feeding with dried seaweed or algae wafers.
- Type
- Snail
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding tropical waters.
- Appearance Description
- A small, ornate conch snail with a compact spiral shell displaying distinctive orange and white striping or banding. The shell typically features a pointed spire and a flared lip, with coloration ranging from tan to orange with darker stripes.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Category
- Snail
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