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Reef pro
Scientific name - Trochus sp.
Family – Trochidae
Common name – Trochus, Turban Snail
Max Size – 1 in (2.5 cm)
Range - Indonesia
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – The snail will roam the aquarium eating film algae
Aquarium suitability –
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This snail is extremely helpful in keeping an aquarium clean by eating film algae, but won’t eat hair algae. It comes in a variety of different colors and patterns. Like all invertebrates it is extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and even tiny amounts are lethal to them.
Family – Trochidae
Common name – Trochus, Turban Snail
Max Size – 1 in (2.5 cm)
Range - Indonesia
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – The snail will roam the aquarium eating film algae
Aquarium suitability –
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This snail is extremely helpful in keeping an aquarium clean by eating film algae, but won’t eat hair algae. It comes in a variety of different colors and patterns. Like all invertebrates it is extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and even tiny amounts are lethal to them.
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