- feeds cyanos and diatoms
- ensures cleanliness in the reef
- attractive appearance
- suitable for beginners
Trochus algae snail - Trochus histrio
- Item no: 27208
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from over 3,000 reviews "The Trochus algae snail is also affectionately called turbo snail and is a real evergreen in the marine aquarium. Scientifically it is called Trochus histrioand originates from Indonesia. Especially in established tanks it lives up to its name and tirelessly cleans the reef and the furnishings.
The Turbo Snail features an interesting cone-shaped shell that has great brown bands on a light shell color. Occasionally it may also have calcium deposits. Occasionally red algae will form on it as well. It can reach up to 8 cm. At present nothing is known about breeding in the aquarium.
It is particularly characterized by its ravenous appetite for cyanobacteria and diatoms, but also feeds on algae and debris, as well as leftovers that accumulate in the aquarium.
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| Scientific name: | Trochus histrio |
| German name: | Turbo snail |
| Difficulty level: | for beginners |
| Origin/Distribution: | Indo-Pacific |
| Coloration: | cone-shaped thick-walled shell, scored and grooved in places. |
| Age expectancy | unknown |
| Water parameters: | Salinity: 35 g/l, density: 1.023, KH 7-9 °dKH, pH 7.7-8.5, calcium: 400-430 mg/l, magnesium: 1,250-1,350 mg/l, temperature 24-28 °C |
| Tank size: | 50 l and up |
| Food | Omnivorous: algae and growth, cyanobacteria, diatoms |
| Breeding | possible |
| Behavior | peaceful |
| Group size | 3 and up |
| CITES | n. a. |
| Red List | NE not assessed |
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- Item no: 27208
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