{"product_id":"strombus","title":"Strombus","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStrombus Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e is an active and useful addition to a marine clean-up crew, particularly for aquariums with a sandy substrate. These snails use their distinctive muscular foot to move across the sand and around rockwork while feeding on algae, detritus and organic material.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrombus Snails are generally peaceful and reef compatible, making them suitable for established marine and reef aquariums. Their constant movement helps keep the substrate active while their grazing helps control algae and biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature aquarium with plenty of natural food and a suitable sand bed for foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStrombus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any standard reef lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae, biofilm, detritus and leftover food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand bed and rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active grazer and scavenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Strombus Snails eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey graze on algae and biofilm while also consuming detritus and leftover food from the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Strombus Snails reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful and reef compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need sand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sandy substrate is recommended as it provides an important area for natural foraging and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they good clean-up crew members?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They can help control algae, biofilm and organic debris while keeping the substrate active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding too many to a clean aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrombus Snails need a natural food supply. Avoid overstocking the clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them without suitable substrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide sand or other appropriate substrate where they can forage naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcess food can contribute to nutrient buildup and reduce the need for natural grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them with predators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge wrasses, crabs and other predatory livestock may prey on smaller snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIgnoring acclimation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnails can be sensitive to sudden changes in salinity. 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