Wavy astraea
Astraea undosa
Familia : Turbinidae
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Herbivorous marine snail with a wavy shell, excellent algae cleaner.
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Descripción
Astraea undosa is a marine snail from the Turbinidae family. Its thick, conical shell has characteristic wavy ridges. It is highly valued in aquariums for its ability to graze on filamentous algae and diatoms on rocks and glass. Nocturnal, it hides during the day. Hardy and easy to keep.
Hábitat
Región :
Rocky intertidal and subtidal zones, reefs
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura22–26 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Tanque mín.
40 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
5 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Peaceful
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Temperature 22-26°C, salinity 1.023-1.025. pH 8.1-8.4. Provide live rock with algae. Avoid predators like crabs. May need calcium supplementation for shell growth.