Tropical Turbo Snail - Turbo sp.

Tropical Turbo Snail - Turbo sp.

The Tropical Turbo Snail, Turbo sp., features a pale shell sometimes with striping. It is peaceful but shouldn't be housed with predatory fish or crabs that may attack it. The Tropical Turbo Snail prefers tanks with plenty of live rock to hide and forage for algae.

They can be incredibly beneficial tank members for their penchant for algae-eating. It is reef safe and won't nip corals or other inverts. Like most snails, the Turbo requires minimal care and is an excellent choice for any home aquarium. They are the most popular snail species in the entire aquarium trade.

Care Facts

Care Level:Easy

Temperament:Peaceful

Diet:Herbivore

Origin:Atlantic Ocean

Minimum Tank Size:5 gallons

Acclimation Time:1+ hours

Reef Safe:Yes

Coral Safe:Yes

Invertebrate Safe:Yes