Cleanup Crew
Tiger Turbo Snail – Trochus sp.
$12.48
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About this invertebrate
About this invertebrate
Tiger Turbo Snail – Trochus sp. is a reef-tank snail in the genus Trochus, commonly used as an algae grazer in saltwater aquariums. It browses on natural surface growth such as film algae and can help keep rocks and the substrate looking cleaner between more active cleaning routines. As a grazing snail, it’s best viewed as a helpful cleanup crew member rather than a single-solution for heavy algae blooms.
Features:
- Grazes on algae and biofilm on live rock and other surfaces, supporting a tidy reef appearance
- Works well in many community saltwater tanks and is generally considered reef-safe
- Helps consumers by reducing leftover film buildup that can collect in crevices
- Most active when provided stable water quality and surfaces it can scrape
- A good choice for maintaining clean-looking rockwork in established aquariums
- Like many snails, it benefits from keeping detritus and uneaten food from accumulating on the tank bottom
Specifications:
- Scientific name: Trochus sp. (genus-level identification)
- Care level: Beginner-friendly (general snail/cleanup crew care for saltwater tanks)
- Temperament: Non-predatory; generally compatible with reef tanks
- Diet: Grazing herbivore; algae/biofilm (and supplemental algae-based foods if needed)
- Temperature: Typically 72–78°F (22–26°C)
- Salinity: Typically ~1.020–1.026 specific gravity
- pH: Typically ~8.1–8.4
- Water quality: Needs stable, well-filtered, oxygenated saltwater; avoid large swings in parameters
