Description
Tired of Scraping? Let the Tropical Turbo Snail Do the Work!
Meet the workhorse of the clean-up crew, the Turbo Snail. This robust invertebrate is a must-have for any aquarist looking for a natural and effective solution to nuisance algae. With its attractive, polished brown turban-shaped shell, the Turbo bruneus is not just functional but also adds a touch of natural beauty to your marine ecosystem.
What sets this snail apart is its sheer efficiency. It moves across your aquarium's surfaces like a tiny lawnmower, consuming vast quantities of unwanted algae. From the green film that clouds your glass to the stubborn hair algae that can plague even the most pristine tanks, the Turbo Snail is constantly on the job. Its larger size and strength allow it to cover significant ground, making it one of the most effective janitors you can add to your reef.
Hardy, peaceful, and entirely reef-safe, this snail is an excellent choice for both new and experienced hobbyists looking to bolster their clean-up crew and reduce manual maintenance.
Key Benefits:
- Voracious Algae Eater: Relentlessly consumes film algae, hair algae, diatoms, and other nuisance growths.
- Cleans All Surfaces: Diligently cleans live rock, substrate, and aquarium glass, reaching into small crevices.
- Hardy and Resilient: A durable species that adapts well to a wide range of established aquarium conditions.
- 100% Reef Safe: Completely safe for corals, anemones, and other invertebrates.
- Reduces Maintenance: Significantly cuts down on the need for manual algae scraping and cleaning.
Care & Keeping:
- Tank Requirements: A minimum of a 10-gallon tank with stable water parameters is recommended. Provide ample live rock for grazing.
- Diet: In a typical aquarium, the Turbo Snail will find plenty of algae to eat. However, in exceptionally clean tanks, its diet must be supplemented with dried seaweed (nori) or algae wafers to prevent starvation.
- Compatibility & Behavior: While entirely peaceful, the Brown Turbo is like a tiny bulldozer; its strength can occasionally knock over unsecured coral frags. A helpful hand: Like its Turbo cousins, this snail cannot right itself if it falls upside down on the sandbed. A quick flip from you will keep it on its mission.
- Acclimation: Crucial: Invertebrates are highly sensitive to changes in water chemistry. A slow drip acclimation process over a period of at least one hour is essential for their health and survival.
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Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 72-78°F
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Salinity: 1.023-1.025 sg
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pH: 8.1-8.4
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Calcium: 350-450 ppm
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Order your Turbo Snails today and watch your algae disappear, one patch at a time!
