{"product_id":"strombus-snail","title":"Strombus Snail (Strawberry Conch) | Conomurex luhuanus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strawberry Conch is a charming and hard-working sand-bed cleaner. It ploughs beneath the substrate on its muscular foot, sifting out detritus and algae and keeping the sand aerated and bright. Endlessly busy and completely reef safe, it is a favourite natural way to maintain a healthy sand bed. It is also fascinating to watch, peering about on its two stalked eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConomurex luhuanus (formerly Strombus luhuanus) inhabits sandy flats among coral in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific, where it spends much of its time partly buried, grazing and sifting the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glossy, conical shell with a distinctive bright red-to-orange interior aperture, giving the species its \"strawberry\" and \"red-mouth\" common names. Most reach around 5–8 cm. Two long eye stalks and a probing snout emerge as it forages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and reef safe, the Strawberry Conch keeps to the sand bed and troubles nothing. It coexists happily with corals, fish and other invertebrates. Predatory hermit crabs and larger crabs may attack it for its shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous sand-sifter, it feeds on detritus, diatoms and film algae drawn from the substrate. In a mature tank it forages for itself, but the algae and detritus already present are often not enough — supplement with sinking algae pellets or wafers so it does not slowly starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep, open sand bed of fine to medium grain, ideally 5 cm or more, is essential, as this is where the conch feeds and buries. Drip-acclimate slowly, avoid all copper-based medications, and keep calcium and alkalinity stable for shell health. Maintain good water quality and provide enough open sand for it to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConchs have separate sexes and lay gelatinous egg strings in the sand. The larvae are planktonic and are not reared in the home aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrawberry Conch \/ Strombus Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore — detritus, diatoms \u0026amp; film algae on sand; supplement with algae pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef aquariums with an open sand bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (marine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful reef fish, corals, grazing snails, cleaner shrimp and other reef-safe invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid predatory hermit crabs, larger crabs, and any snail-eating fish. 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