Wavy astraea
Astraea undosa
Família : Turbinidae
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Herbivorous marine snail with a wavy shell, excellent algae cleaner.
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Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Rocky intertidal and subtidal zones, reefs
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura22–26 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Aquário mín.
40 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
5 cm
Esperança de vida
3 anos
Temperamento
Peaceful
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.