{"product_id":"nassarius-snail","title":"Spiny Star Astrea Snail","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product_content_heading product_content_bottom_heading_mobile\"\u003eQuick Stats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"onlydesk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stats_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eCare Level: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eColor Form: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003eGreen, Tan, Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eDiet: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eReef Compatible: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eWater Conditions: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003e72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eMax. Size: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eFamily: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003eAstraeinae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eSupplements: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003eCalcium, Trace Elements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_label\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quick_stat_value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product_content_heading product_content_bottom_heading_mobile\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003eThe Spiny Star Astraea Snail has a unique shell and a ravenous appetite for algae. Unlike many bottom dwellers that are dressed in drab colors to better camouflage themselves against the sand bottoms,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstraea phoebia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboasts a pyramid-shape shell with beautiful, green, yellow, and tan coloration. The Spiny Star Astraea boasts pronounced projections on their shells creating a sculptured spiral star shape that is sure to dazzle the eye.\n\u003cp\u003eThough interesting to observe in your home aquarium, the Spiny Star Astraea Snail serves a greater function of cleaning algae-covered live rock. It is very adept at keeping your aquarium clean. In fact, this small herbivore prefers to feed on nuisance hair algae, as well as cyanobacteria and diatoms. Some aquarists also report that the Spiny Star Astraea Snail actually consumes the entire hair algae structure, which helps prevent immediate further algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spiny Star Astraea prefers established aquariums with ample hiding places and sufficient room to roam. In addition to eating algae off of your live rock, this member of the Astraeinae family will also clean your aquarium glass. However, the Spiny Star Astraea Snail is not known to be a climber like other smaller-shelled snail species. Care needs to be taken to observe the daily activities of this hungry snail since it has difficulty righting itself if it falls or is knocked upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other invertebrates, the Spiny Star Astraea Snail is sensitive to high nitrate levels and will not tolerate copper-based medications. The Spiny Star Astraea Snail requires a gradual acclimation period, preferably the drip acclimation method (often over two hours), since it cannot tolerate even minute changes in water parameters. If sufficient food levels are not present, supplement the diet with blanched spinach or lettuce and vegetable-based tablet foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\/2\" to 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"onlydesk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stats_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick_stat_entry\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overview-content product_content_bottom_details_mobile\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-saltwater inverts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45446448054504,"sku":"DD364D","price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/p38976SpinyStarAstraea.jpg?v=1707461797","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/nassarius-snail","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}