Marine Snails for Reef Aquariums - Cleaning Team

Complete your cleaning team with our live marine snails . Effective algae and detritus cleaners for reef aquariums. Available individually or in value packs. Secure shipping across Canada.

Algae-cleaning snails

• Turbo Snails : Large, powerful cleaners that eat algae quickly
• Trochus snails : Versatile, they climb glass and rocks.
• Astrea Snails : Small and efficient, excellent value for money
• Nerite Snails : Specialists in algae on glass
• Cerith Snails : Clean sand and rocks
• Margarita Snails : Eat filamentous algae
• Bumble Bee Snails : Distinctive stripes, active cleaners

Sand Snails

• Nassarius Sand Snail : Turn over sand, eat detritus
• They live buried in the sand
• They come out at the smell of food
• Aerate the substrate effectively
• Recommended: 1 per 5-10 gallons

Specialized Conchs and Molluscs

• Fighting Conch (Strombus) : Turns over sand, eats detritus and algae
• Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus) : Bright pink, sand cleaner
• Spider Conch (Lambis) : Unique with pointed extensions
• Cowrie Snail (Cypraea cervus) : Shiny shell, nocturnal cleaner
• Sand Dollar (Leodia sexiesperforata) : Sand filter, fascinating

Value Packs Available

• Turbo : Packs of 3 or 6
• Trochus : Packs of 6 or 12
• Astrea : Packs of 6 or 12
• Cerith : Packs of 6 or 12
• Margarita : Packs of 6 or 12
• Nerite : Packs of 6 or 12
• Nassarius : Packs of 3 or 6
• Substantial savings on bulk purchases

Advantages of Sea Snails

• Natural cleaners : Algae control without chemicals
• Substrate turning : Aerates the sand and prevents dead zones
• They eat trash : They reduce organic waste
• Easy to maintain : Very durable and self-contained
• Affordable : Prices accessible to all budgets
• Reef-safe : Fully compatible with corals

Turbo Snails - Powerful Cleaners

• Largest cleaner snails available
• They eat large quantities of algae quickly
• Ideal for controlling established algae
• They can knock over unattached corals (caution)
• Recommended: 1 per 10-20 gallons

Trochus Snails - Versatile

• They climb glass, rocks and scenery
• They eat various algae.
• They turn around on their own if they fall
• Highly resistant and active
• Recommended: 1 per 3-5 gallons

Astrea Snails - Best Value

• Small but very effective
• Affordable price for large quantities
• They eat algae on glass and rocks
• They cannot turn around on their own
• Recommended: 1 per 2-3 gallons

Cerith Snails - Sand Cleaners

• They live in sand and on rocks
• They eat algae and detritus
• Turn the sand over slightly
• Very active day and night
• Recommended: 1 per 5 gallons

Requirements

• Temperature : 24-26°C stable
• Salinity : 1.025-1.026
• pH : 8.1-8.4
• Calcium : 400-450 ppm (for shells)
• Alkalinity : 8-10 dKH
• Magnesium : 1250-1350 ppm

Feeding

• Primarily herbivores
• They eat natural algae in aquariums
• Supplementation rarely needed
• Dried seaweed if there isn't enough seaweed.
• Fish food scraps accepted

Reef Compatibility

• Reef-safe : Yes, completely safe
• Corals : No danger to corals
• Fish : Compatible with most
• Warning : Avoid snail-eating fish (triggers, puffers)
• Invertebrates : Compatible with each other

⚠️ Precautions

• Astrea cannot turn around on their own (help them)
• Turbo can knock over unattached corals
• Avoid predatory fish (triggers, puffers, wrasses)
• Slow acclimatization is essential (drip acclimation).
• Stable calcium and alkalinity for healthy shells

Recommended Quantities

• Turbo : 1 per 10-20 gallons
• Trochus : 1 per 3-5 gallons
• Astrea : 1 per 2-3 gallons
• Cerith : 1 per 5 gallons
• Nassarius : 1 per 5-10 gallons
• Combine different types for a complete team

Live Snail Shipment

• Professional insulated packaging
• Double bags with oxygen
• Heat packs in winter
• Express delivery recommended
• Guaranteed live arrival

Recommended Acclimation

• Drip method REQUIRED
• Minimum 60-90 minutes
• Snails are very sensitive to changes in salinity
• Carefully place in the aquarium
• Observe behavior for 24-48 hours

Secure delivery throughout Canada. Free delivery available depending on the order amount. for free delivery of your sea snails.

Control algae naturally with our marine snails. Effective, affordable, and easy to care for. Value packs available.