Astraea Snails - Astraea tecta

Astraea Snails - Astraea tecta

Product Description:

Astraea Snails (Astraea tecta) are essential for maintaining a clean and healthy marine aquarium. These small, hardy snails are renowned for their excellent algae-eating capabilities, helping to keep your tank free from unsightly algae growth. With their unique star-shaped shells, Astraea Snails add both functionality and aesthetic appeal to any aquarium setup.

Key Features:

1. Superior Algae Control: Astraea Snails are highly effective at consuming various types of algae, including green, red, and brown algae. They diligently clean rocks, glass, and substrate, contributing to a pristine aquarium environment.

2. Distinctive Appearance: Featuring cone-shaped, ridged shells, Astraea Snails are not only functional but also visually appealing. Their unique shells add an interesting texture and design element to your tank.

3. Hardy and Resilient: These snails are known for their hardiness and adaptability to a wide range of water conditions. They are a great choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.

4. Peaceful and Reef-Safe: Astraea Snails are non-aggressive and reef-safe, making them suitable for tanks with corals, fish, and other invertebrates. They pose no threat to other tank inhabitants.

5. Low Maintenance: Requiring minimal care, Astraea Snails are easy to maintain. They do not demand special attention or feeding, as they primarily sustain themselves on naturally occurring algae. However, care should be taken to right these snails should they fall on their backs, as they cannot right themselves. 

Care Instructions:

• Water Parameters: Maintain a temperature range of 72-78°F (22-26°C) with a pH level between 8.1-8.4. Stable salinity and water quality are crucial for their well-being.

• Diet: Astraea Snails primarily feed on algae. In tanks with low algae levels, you can supplement their diet with algae wafers or vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or zucchini.

• Tank Compatibility: These snails are peaceful and compatible with most marine fish, corals, and invertebrates. Avoid housing with aggressive species that may prey on them.

Maximum Size: Astraea Snails grow up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.