species

Trochus Snail

Trochus sp.

Cone-shaped snail that grazes algae from glass and rock. Can right itself when knocked over — a huge advantage over Astrea snails. Hardy, reef safe, and will breed in the tank. One of the best overall CUC snails.

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Trochus Snail (Trochus sp.) — Shimmerscape