Astraea Snail

Astraea Snail (Lithopoma / Astraea sp.): a cone-shaped turban snail that grazes film algae and diatoms on rock and glass. Reef-safe cleanup crew. Acclimate slowly (drip) and never expose to copper. Cannot right itself on sand, so flip any upside-down snail back over. Stock about 1 snail per 1 to 2 gallons. Light: Any reef lighting. Flow: Any. Placement: Rockwork and glass. Growth: Slow; does not reproduce in most home tanks.