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SALT WATER
- Invertebrate - Snail
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Astraea Snail Astraea tecta
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Astraea Snail (Astraea tecta)
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| Aliases: Astraea Conehead Snail, Astraea Star Snail |
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Family: Astraeinae
Maximum Size:
Diameter - 1 inches
Temperament: Passive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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A good choice for an addition to your clean up crew. The only drawback to this one is it cannot turn itself over if it falls on its back. So, you will have to keep an eye out for it. |
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The Astraea Snail (Astraea tecta) is sometimes called an Astraea Conehead Snail or an Astraea Star Snail. It belongs to the family named Astraeinae. Typically reaching a max size of about 1 inches in diameter, the Astraea Snail is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Astraea tecta in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a well established aquarium, rockwork structure, and plenty of hiding spaces.
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salt water
Vertebrates
