{"product_id":"turbo-snail","title":"Turbo 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\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most effective algae-grazing members of a marine clean-up crew. Known for its strong appetite and powerful grazing ability, Turbo Snails are particularly useful for controlling \u003cstrong\u003egreen algae, film algae and hair algae\u003c\/strong\u003e on aquarium glass, rockwork and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir larger size and active grazing behaviour make them excellent additions to established marine and reef aquariums. Turbo Snails are generally peaceful and reef safe, although they can be surprisingly strong and may knock over loose rocks, frags or unsecured decorations while searching for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of natural algae growth and supplement their diet with suitable marine algae foods when the aquarium becomes too clean.\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\u003eTurbo\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 and marine algae foods\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 Glass, rockwork and other 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 grazer, particularly after lights out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Turbo Snails eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurbo Snails primarily graze on algae and biofilm growing on aquarium surfaces. They are particularly useful for tackling heavier algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Turbo Snails reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered reef safe and are commonly kept in marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Turbo Snails clean aquarium glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Their strong grazing behaviour makes them excellent at removing algae and film from glass and other hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Turbo Snails knock over corals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. Their size and strength mean they may accidentally move loose frags, rocks or decorations while grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding too many to a clean aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurbo Snails require algae and other natural food sources. Too many can quickly exhaust available food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot securing loose rockwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Turbo Snails can push or dislodge unsecured decorations and coral frags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssuming they eat every type of algae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are excellent grazers, but different algae types can vary in how readily they are consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFailing to supplement their diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the aquarium becomes very clean, provide suitable marine algae foods to prevent starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcclimating too quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnails can be sensitive to sudden changes in salinity and should be carefully acclimated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49286783729803,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/mexicanturbosnail__50691.webp?v=1788235603","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/turbo-snail","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}