Phoebe snail
Astraea phoebia
Familie : Turbinidae
Small marine herbivorous snail, very effective for algae control. Ideal for reef aquariums.
Beschreibung
Astraea phoebia has a conical, robust shell, white to cream with brown patterns. Adult size does not exceed 3 cm. It moves slowly on rocks and glass, grazing on filamentous algae and diatoms. It is nocturnal, hiding in crevices during the day. It is completely peaceful and does not harm corals. It can reproduce in aquaria by laying egg capsules. Lifespan is 2-3 years.
Lebensraum
Region :
Rocky bottoms, coral reefs
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 22-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. A tank of at least 40 L is sufficient. No special lighting required, but moderate light promotes algae growth. Feed with natural algae or algae wafers if needed. Avoid high nitrate (max 20 ppm) and phosphate levels. Compatible with all peaceful fish and invertebrates. Beware of predators like pufferfish or crabs.