Size :	0.25 to 1.5 inches
Care Level :	Easy
Temperament :	Peaceful
Reef Safe :	Yes
Diet :	Algae
Origin :	Western Atlantic
Acclimation Time :	1+ Hours
Minimum Tank Size :	5 Gallons

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Turbo/Astrea Snail x 10

Astrea tecta

The Turbo Snail, a.k.a. Astrea or Florida Turbo is the most popular snail in the aquarium industry. Turbos are cone-shaped and their shells are often times covered in coralline algae. These snails are tremendous film-algae eaters and will forage on diatoms and other algaes that grow on live rock and aquarium glass. They are nocturnal and do most of their cleaning at night. These snails will continue to grow their shell over time, if the aquarium is kept at proper calcium levels. In nature, Turbos live on large grass beds where they bury in the sand during high tide, and crawl along the grass blades feeding on algae during low tide. Keep one per every two gallons.Snails belong to a Class known as Gastropods, which make up the largest class of Mollusks. Snails grow by increasing their swirling body while producing a protective shell. This shell protects their soft body from predators. They will use a pad, or foot, that extends from their shell which allows them to drag their shell along. As they drag their shell often times their mouth and eyes can be seen coming out from the opening of the shell. When frightened or sleeping this opening can be protected by an operculum, which is a hard protective cover that acts like a door to the shell. Snail identification is based on the color, shape, and pattern of their shell.

All of them arrived in excellent condition and went straight to work once I released them in the tank, VERY HAPPY!

Reviewed by: Scott Marlatt on 08/22/2014

They all arrived in good condition and are currently busy polishing my rock work! Very happy with them.

Reviewed by: Cristina on 12/22/2014

All were healthy. Great cleaners.

Reviewed by: Kevin Stuart on 03/22/2016

All arrived live and healthy - they went right to work after acclimating and placing into the tank.

Reviewed by: Linda Lee on 09/27/2016

Arrived perfectly. All 30 alive and well. Went right to work on brown algae. Best little workers ever. Thanks Saltwaterfish.com.

Reviewed by: Debbie Dublo on 11/14/2016

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Turbo/Astrea Snail - Group of 10

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