Astraea tecta

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Astraea Snail
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
25.556 °C
537.67 °R
72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)

Water Hardness

8-12

Availability Common
Diet

Herbivore
Other (See article)

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.

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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
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