saltwaterAlgae eater
Astraea snail
Astraea tecta
Quick stats
๐Size
2 to 4cm
๐ชฃMin tank
60L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
22 to 27C
๐งชpH
8.1 to 8.4
๐Water type
saltwater
โณLifespan
2 to 5 years
๐Care 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.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Microalgae growing on live rock and glass surfaces. Does not need supplemental feeding in established reefs.
โจBenefits
Excellent hair algae and film algae grazer for rock surfaces in reef tank setups.
๐ฃBreeding control
Will not breed in aquarium conditions. Zero overpopulation risk in reef tanks.
๐คGood tankmates
Most reef fish, Cleaner shrimp, Other CUC members


