{"product_id":"trochus-snail","title":"Trochus Snail","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\u003eTrochus Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most versatile and effective algae grazers for marine and reef aquariums. With its attractive conical shell and strong grazing ability, it helps control \u003cstrong\u003efilm algae, diatoms and soft green algae\u003c\/strong\u003e across aquarium glass, rockwork and other hard surfaces.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrochus Snails are particularly popular because they are generally \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe, peaceful and capable of righting themselves\u003c\/strong\u003e if they fall over. They are active throughout the aquarium and can provide valuable ongoing algae control without disturbing corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best introduced to an established aquarium with sufficient natural algae available. If algae levels become low, supplement their diet with marine algae-based foods.\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\u003eTrochus\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, diatoms and biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass, rockwork and hard surfaces\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 algae grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can generally right itself when overturned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Trochus Snails eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrochus Snails primarily graze on algae, diatoms and biofilm growing across aquarium surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Trochus Snails reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are considered reef safe and are an excellent choice for reef clean-up crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Trochus Snails clean aquarium glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are effective grazers and will regularly move across aquarium glass and rockwork searching for algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Trochus Snails right themselves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike some other common grazing snails, Trochus Snails are generally capable of righting themselves when they fall onto their backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding too many to a new aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrochus Snails need a natural food source. Avoid overstocking a new or very clean aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssuming they only need algae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the aquarium has very little natural algae, supplement their diet with suitable marine algae foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them with aggressive predators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge wrasses, crabs and other predatory livestock may prey on snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverfeeding the aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcess food can contribute to nutrient problems and reduce the need for natural grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpecting them to remove every type of algae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrochus Snails are excellent general grazers, but particularly stubborn or established algae may require additional management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49286812729483,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Untitleddesign_55_521x521_39cfccd1-18de-451e-b06f-0b1d6c7f0cb5.webp?v=1788236202","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/trochus-snail","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}