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Chestnut Turbo Snail (Build Your Own Kit)
(Turbo castanea)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Orange, Tan
Diet
Herbivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
2"
Origin
Caribbean
Family
Turbinidae
Supplements
Calcium, Magnesium
Compatibility
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Overview
The Chestnut Turbo Snail, also known as the Turbo Snail, Turban Snail, or Top Shell, is found in holes and crevices of the reef. It is shaped like a top, or turban, and has a thick shell with an irridescent interior.
It will do well in an aquarium if provided with ample places to hide and large amounts of room in which to graze, preferably with live rock. The Chestnut Turbo Snail also grazes algae on the glass and is useful in keeping the algae under control in aquariums. Since the Golden Turbo Snail uses calcium to build its shell, adequate calcium levels must be maintained in the home aquarium. It is very sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and prefers a low nitrate level.
It is extremely difficult to breed in an aquarium, and has no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate it from its mate.
If insufficient algae is present, the diet should be supplemented with dried seaweed.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1"
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