{"product_id":"trochus-snail","title":"Trochus Snail | Trochus niloticus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trochus Snail is a workhorse of the reef clean-up crew, tirelessly grazing film algae, diatoms and cyanobacteria from glass and rock. Unusually among marine snails it can right itself if it topples over, which makes it far more resilient than many alternatives. Reef safe, long-lived and hardy, it is a clean-up-crew staple that earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrochus niloticus is native to the shallow, rocky reef flats of the Indo-Pacific, where it grazes the algal film that coats hard surfaces in bright, well-oxygenated water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA neat, conical, pyramid-shaped shell with a broad base, often banded in reddish and cream tones and frequently crowned with coralline growth. Shells typically reach around 5 cm, occasionally a little larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and reef safe, the Trochus Snail spends its days grazing and bothers nothing. It coexists happily with corals, fish and other invertebrates. The main threats are predatory hermit crabs and shell-hunting fish such as some wrasses and pufferfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated herbivore, it grazes film algae, diatoms, turf algae and cyanobacteria. In a mature tank it is largely self-sufficient; in a very clean system supplement with dried algae sheets so it does not run short of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrip-acclimate slowly, as snails are sensitive to shifts in salinity and pH. Like all invertebrates they are intolerant of copper, so avoid copper-based medications. Stable calcium and alkalinity support healthy shell growth. Provide plenty of live rock and open glass for grazing, and maintain good water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrochus snails are broadcast spawners and, unlike many marine snails, will sometimes reproduce in a mature reef aquarium, releasing eggs and sperm into the water. Rearing the planktonic larvae in a display tank is unlikely but not unheard of.\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\u003eTrochus niloticus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrochus 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\u003e5–8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5+ 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\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore — film algae, diatoms, turf algae \u0026amp; cyanobacteria\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\u003eMarine and reef aquariums\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, and other reef-safe invertebrates including other grazing snails, cleaner shrimp and conchs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid predatory hermit crabs, larger crabs, and shell-crushing or snail-eating fish such as some wrasses, pufferfish and triggerfish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351899193635,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55234109047075,"sku":"AA2071","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/trochus-snail.jpg?v=1781501748","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/trochus-snail","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}