Turbo Snail (Pyramid-Large) Tecthus Sp.

TECTUS SP. - PYRAMID ALGAE SNAIL

The Pyramid Algae Snail/Turban Snail (Tectus fenestratus) is an extremely good algae eater while it frees the decoration of algae deposits at the same time. It only eats algae so no additional feeding is necessary.
With its size up to 4 cm the snail can be kept in aquariums from 50 litres. We recommend to introduce one snail per 10 litres. The Turban Snail is very peaceful and easy to care for.

Snail - Turbo  (Tectus fenestratus) The Turbo Snail also known as Turban Snail is a must for any saltwater aquarium it helps keep live rock and aquarium glass free of algae. The Turbo/Turban Snail, is also known as the Top Snail, False Trochus Snail, or Pyramid Snail, and is found in holes and crevices of the reef in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. It has a bumpy shell shaped like a top or turban generally in varying earth tone colors including white, tan or even brown. The foot of the snail is white with fine black dots.

This hardy snail does well in an established aquarium with ample places to hide. The aquarium should ideally have a large area for grazing and live rock. Since the Turbo/Turban Snail uses calcium to build its shell, an adequate calcium level must be maintained. It is very sensitive to any level of copper-based medications and prefers a low nitrate level.

The Turbo Turban Snail can spawn in captivity, normally in mature reef aquariums. The Turbo / Turban Snail will expel their gametes, temporarily making the water cloudy. In a few months tiny Turbo/Turban Snails will be visible on the glass and substrate when the lights have gone off. As they grow the Turbo/Turban Snails will venture out into bright light during the day.