{"product_id":"astrea-snail","title":"ASTREA SNAIL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAstrea Snail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a Tireless, Natural Cleanup Crew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an unsung hero of the reef tank? The Astrea Snail (*Astraea tecta*) is one of the most dependable and widely respected algae-grazers in the saltwater aquarium hobby — a compact powerhouse that earns its keep from the moment it hits the rockwork. Its striking conical shell, textured with ridges and natural earthy tones, adds subtle visual character while it works tirelessly across every surface in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaching roughly 1 inch at maturity, this species punches well above its size when it comes to controlling nuisance algae, particularly hair algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria. Peaceful and non-aggressive, the Astrea Snail is an ideal addition to reef tanks of nearly any size and coexists beautifully with a wide range of corals and marine life. One caveat worth knowing: these specimens cannot right themselves if flipped upside down, so a gentle hand and rockwork with natural edges go a long way in keeping them thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astrea Snail (Astraea Snail, Star Snail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.5–1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore — grazes on hair algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria, and film algae; may accept supplemental algae wafers when natural food is scarce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — completely reef safe with corals, invertebrates, and all marine life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temp: 72–78°F | Salinity: 1.023–1.025 | pH: 8.1–8.4 | dKH: 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Astrea Snail offered by The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, carefully quarantined, and fully acclimated to stable saltwater aquarium conditions before shipment — so what arrives at your door is a healthy, active specimen ready to get to work. We don't ship until they're eating and settled, because your tank deserves nothing less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54569837265171,"sku":null,"price":1.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-2088.webp?v=1786766883","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/astrea-snail","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}