saltwaterAlgae eater

Astraea snail

Astraea tecta
Astraea snail

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
2 to 4cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
60L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
22 to 27C
๐ŸงชpH
8.1 to 8.4
๐ŸŒŠWater type
saltwater
โณLifespan
2 to 5 years

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Effective microalgae grazer for reef tanks. Cannot right itself if knocked over unlike trochus snails so ensure flow is not too strong. Excellent for cleaning rock surfaces of film algae. A reliable and affordable reef tank clean up crew staple.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Microalgae growing on live rock and glass surfaces. Does not need supplemental feeding in established reefs.

โœจBenefits

Excellent hair algae and film algae grazer for rock surfaces in reef tank setups.

๐ŸฃBreeding control

Will not breed in aquarium conditions. Zero overpopulation risk in reef tanks.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Most reef fish, Cleaner shrimp, Other CUC members

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