{"product_id":"astraea","title":"Astraea Snail","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3h1ku8\" data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"179\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eAstraea Snails are one of the best natural algae grazers for marine aquariums. They spend their day grazing on glass, rocks, and decorations, helping to control nuisance algae while keeping your aquarium looking clean. Their distinctive conical shells add natural interest to the aquarium, and they are completely reef safe, making them an excellent addition to reef and fish-only marine systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eThese hardy snails are peaceful and can be kept with most reef-safe fish and invertebrates. They are especially effective at controlling green film algae and diatoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16z8v8l\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"acdxr6\" data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eAstraea\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hjidoy\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eCaribbean and Western Atlantic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fi54kr\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e2–4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13yew91\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e60 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ctjtk3\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"926\"\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a7yqry\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"952\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynen8a\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"984\"\u003ePrimarily herbivorous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eFeed naturally occurring algae. If algae become scarce, supplement with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"21fqnd\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eDried seaweed (Nori)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2ijiq\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sqdkpu\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ihs70\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eTemperature: 24–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eb0je2\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"184g37g\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l3fv81\" data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1upeexc\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eNitrate: \u0026lt;20 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"purqi0\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eExcellent with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwy3qg\" data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eCorals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68j7bp\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r0ihbd\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eHermit crabs (larger hermits may attack them for their shells)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ttdu9g\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eReef-safe fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f7un6u\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eOther snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eAvoid keeping with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jvuoxw\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eTriggerfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qdaf2h\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003ePuffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ftkfq3\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eLarge wrasses that prey on snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tehylg\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lbhq6d\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eExcellent at controlling green film algae and diatoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5nvntz\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eThey sometimes struggle to right themselves if they fall onto their backs, so it's worth checking on them occasionally and flipping them over if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t7md0n\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eBest introduced into mature aquariums with an established algae supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t9ctwf\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eKeeping a small clean-up crew of Astraea Snails can significantly reduce algae maintenance in reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-Saltwater Inverts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48796762636520,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/images_a047ebcf-0977-4096-b980-41673898b023.jpg?v=1784810305","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/astraea","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}