{"product_id":"turbo-snail-turbo-sp","title":"Turbo Snail | Turbo sp.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Turbo Snail is one of the most powerful algae grazers in the marine hobby — a large, workhorse snail that mows down film and hair algae on rock and glass at a remarkable pace. Peaceful, reef safe and superb value, a few of these will keep the toughest algae in check and earn their place in any clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurbo snails inhabit shallow rocky reefs and reef flats where wave action and sunlight fuel heavy algae growth. They graze exposed rock almost constantly. Recreate this with plenty of mature live rock, brisk water movement and stable reef conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sturdy, top-shaped shell — often ridged or textured and frequently encrusted with coralline — in muted browns, greens and greys, with a pearly interior. It is one of the larger grazing snails, commonly reaching 4–6 cm and occasionally a little more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and completely harmless to corals, fish and other invertebrates. Its only quirk is its size and strength — a busy Turbo can bulldoze unsecured frags and loose rock as it grazes, so glue down anything precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dedicated herbivore that grazes film algae, hair algae, diatoms and cyanobacteria from rock and glass. These snails have big appetites, so in a clean tank supplement with dried marine algae (nori) to keep them fed and prevent slow starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in an established reef of at least 75 litres with good water quality and stable salinity. Turbos prefer the cooler side of the tropical range and can be short-lived in consistently warm water. Like all invertebrates they are intolerant of copper and sensitive to sudden change, so always drip-acclimate over an hour or more. They also struggle to right themselves if they topple, so gently flip any that land upside down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurbo snails are broadcast spawners and are not bred in home aquaria; their larvae require open-water plankton culture beyond a normal reef setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbo sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbo Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Indo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3 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\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbivore – film \u0026amp; hair algae, diatoms, 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\u003eReef and marine clean-up crews\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\u003cp\u003eExcellent alongside other reef-safe snails (Trochus, Astraea, Nassarius), hermit crabs, shrimp and peaceful reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePredatory or shell-collecting animals — large hermit crabs, wrasses, puffers, triggerfish and predatory whelks that will eat or evict them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian marine livestock for in-store collection or local delivery. Drip-acclimate all new invertebrates and never expose them to copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293538861347,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/turbo-snail-turbo-sp","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}