Astrea Snail (Lithopoma americanum)
Invertebrate in the family Turbinidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Herbivorous grazers that feed on algae, diatoms, and biofilm. They consume nuisance algae and help maintain tank cleanliness in established systems.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas through the Caribbean to Brazil.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintains temperature range 72–78°F with stable salinity 1.023–1.025 • Herbivorous grazer; needs established algae growth or supplemental dried seaweed • Extremely reef-safe; will not bother corals, clams, or invertebrates • Can flip upside down and may not self-right; provide stable rockwork
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