Stomatella Snail (Stomatella sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Trochidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Primarily detritivorous, feeding on uneaten food, decaying organic matter, and algae. Minimal grazing on corals and coralline algae.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including reefs from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and Australia.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Nocturnal grazer that consumes algae, detritus, and biofilm; very low bioload • Hardy and undemanding; benefits from stable water conditions and rockwork for grazing • May benefit from occasional dried seaweed if algae is sparse
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