Offer 10pc set of turbo snails Trochus histrio

Trochus histrio (turbo snail)

• Scientific name: Trochus histrio
• Origin: Indo-Pacific region (mainly from the waters of the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans)
• Color: Characteristic light brown to greenish with white to yellow patterns on the shell
• Size: Can reach up to 5 cm in diameter
• Light requirement: Not light dependent, but prefers well-lit areas
• Water movement: Moderate water flow
• Temperature range: 24–28°C
• pH value: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
• Diet: Herbivores, feed mainly on algae, especially green algae and diatoms
• Care: Very easy to care for, ideal for algae control in a saltwater aquarium. It requires stable water conditions and sufficient food in the form of algae.
• Reproduction: Mostly by laying eggs, which, however, rarely leads to successful larval development in aquariums
• Special features: The Trochus histrio is an effective algae eater and helps control algae growth in aquariums. It has a distinctive, coiled shell structure and striking patterning. A special feature of this snail is its ability to right itself if it falls off its back, which distinguishes it from many other snail species. It is especially useful for larger reef aquariums where algae management is important.