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About Trochus Snail
Trochus histrio is a small conical snail with a pyramidal shell patterned in red, pink, and white bands or stripes. The shell has a distinctive striped appearance with a relatively flat base and pointed apex, characteristic of the genus Trochus.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Compatibility
- Excellent for peaceful community tanks. Safe with fish, corals, and other invertebrates. Does not nip or harass tank-mates and is generally ignored by most species.
- Family
- Trochidae
- Max Size
- 1.5
- Notes
- Excellent algae eater that can right itself if it falls. Very hardy. Active day and night. Can climb vertical surfaces well. Temperature range 72-78°F. Good for controlling diatoms and film algae. Avoid copper-based medications.
- Appearance Description
- Trochus histrio is a small conical snail with a pyramidal shell patterned in red, pink, and white bands or stripes. The shell has a distinctive striped appearance with a relatively flat base and pointed apex, characteristic of the genus Trochus.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding reef systems.
- Category
- Snail
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Care Level
- Easy
- Type
- Cleanup
- Diet Details
- Herbivorous algae grazer that feeds primarily on diatoms, hair algae, and detritus. Supplements well with blanched vegetables like spinach and spirulina if algae is scarce.
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