Turbo
Snail
Family: Mollusca
Description:
Turbo snails have a fairly blunter shell and grow to about 3" which
is larger than Astraea snails. The shell is a black color unless
covered with coralline algae.
Natural Environment:
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Care:
Reef Suitability: Turbo snails are one of the best
herbivores to include in the reef tank. They do get fairly large and can
knock over loose items in the tank with their bulldozer ways.
Disposition: Mild mannered as a snail can get.
Feeding: Turbo snails are herbivores and spend the day foraging for algae. They are not effective against long hair algae, but help to mow any short algae and keep it under control.
Hardiness: Very hardy once acclimated, but snails frequently die shortly after introduction due to lack of proper acclimation.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
Astraea on Left, Turbo on Right
Turbo Bottom View
