If you have a marine tank, a cleanup crew is not optional. Each snail has different salinity tolerance, nitrate sensitivity, and copper paranoia. I explain how to acclimate them so they don’t flip over and die in the first week, and which species are truly reef-safe.
Monetaria annulus, commonly known as Gold-ringed cowry, usually attracts aquarium enthusiasts not so much with the shape of their shells, but rather with their very unusual coloring and pattern. Gold-ringed cowry snails are gorgeous, easy to care for, and low-maintenance pets. Additionally, they can serve as exceptional
Babylonia spirata (also known as the Babylonian snail, Tiger nassarius snail, Leopard nassarius snail, Lion snail, Ivory whelk snail, etc.) is probably one of the most beautiful snail species in the aquarium hobby. These absolutely gorgeous snails are sure to attract attention in any marine tank.
Margarita snails (Margarites pupillus) are voracious algae eaters and move around the tank really fast. As a result, there are many hobbyists who keep Margarita snails (Margarites pupillus) as a clean up crew in their marine tanks. On the whole, these snails could have been
Trochus snails are probably one the most popular and desirable marine invertebrates in the aquarium hobby. The combination of interesting colors and cleaning functions places them between one of the most preferred ornamental species. Trochus snails are peaceful, beautiful, easy to breed, reef-safe, compatible with corals, and easy
What is Asterina starfish? Is it out friend or foe? First of all, once you start searching for the answer, you will not find a lot of information about it. Secondly, it will be very confusing and contradictory. Aquarists’ opinions divided into two groups: Some hobbyists consider
Mexican turbo snails (Turbo fluctuosa or Turbo fluctuosus) are one of the most popular saltwater aquarium snails in this hobby. Mostly kept as members of a clean up crew, they are highly valued by aquarists for the service they perform. Mexican turbo snails are excellent scavengers
If you are looking to adorn your saltwater aquarium with some new aquatic life, saltwater snails are some of the most efficient algae cleaners you will encounter. Even though each snail will have a slightly different taste and scavenging expertise, their appetites will always lead