Star Snail

Name: Poseidon's Realm
Telephone: +14697776698
Price range: $$

Astraea tecta

Identification	Conical, star-shaped shell with distinct ridges and points radiating from the base
Maximum Size	1.5 inches
Origin	Caribbean, Atlantic
Minimum Tank Size	20 gallons
Reef Compatibility	Reef safe

Behavior

A popular and hardy cleanup crew snail from the Atlantic. Works the rockwork and glass surfaces, consuming various forms of nuisance algae. Cannot right itself if flipped — check regularly.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore. Grazes on hair algae, film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria.

Cautions

Unable to right itself when upside down. Check occasionally and flip any overturned specimens before they perish.