Astraea tecta
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| Astraea Snail | |
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| Astraea Snail | |
| Species | Astraea tecta |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 3.81 cm
1-1.5 " (2.5-3.8cm) |
| pH | 8.4 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Astraea Snail, Astrea Snail, Astrea Conehead Snail, Astaea Star Snail
[edit] Sexing
- Not possible. Can lay eggs in the aquarium which will appear as small white dots on the glass.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Peaceful reef-friendly snail. An essential part of the clean-up crew. Avoid keeping with aggressive invertebrates such as Mantis shrimp.
[edit] Diet
- Grazes on algae, mainly cyanobacteria and diatoms. Diet can be supplemented with blanched spinach or lettace, and vegetable based tablet foods.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Can be sensitive to water quality, will not tolerate high nitrates or any copper-based medication in the tank. Prefers a tank with lots of live rock to craze on and hide amongst. Will be happy as long as there's algae for them to eat. Needs an SG of 1.023-1.025.
[edit] Behaviour
- Will be found constantly grazing around the tank. Must be observed regularly as if this snail falls on it's back, it will not be able to right itself.
[edit] Identification
- Olive green rough cone shaped shell, pale flesh. Has excellent camoflage when hiding in live rock.
[edit] Pictures
 Camoflaged Astraea Snail |
[edit] External links
Facts about Astraea tecta
| Availability | Common |
| Common name | Astraea Snail |
| Diet | Herbivore + |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Foods | Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 1.5 in (3.81 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 US Gallon (37.854 liters, 37,854.118 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.4 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Astraea tecta |
