Mexican Turbo
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GREAT ADDITION FOR YOUR CLEAN UP CREW
Known Names: Mexican Turbo Snail, Turbo Grazer, Turbo Snail, Turban Snail, Top Shell
Scientific name: Turbo, Turbo fluctuosus
These snails are referred to as grazers because of their voracious appetites for several types of micro algae found in the home aquarium. The Mexican Snails are about 2 to 3 times larger and do about 5 times as much work as the Atlantic Turbo Astrea Snail. They are pure work horses. Eager to eat several types of micro algae commonly found in the home aquarium. The radula, or tongue, of the snail has a rasp like texture. When pulled across a surface, this rasp pulls the algae loose for a quick snack. Recommend 1 per 5 gallons. Like all snails, this species is intolerant of extreme nitrate levels (over 20) and cannot live in tanks that have had copper-based medications dispensed.
Margarita Snail
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GREAT ADDITION FOR YOUR CLEAN UP CREW
Known Name: Margarita Snail, Margarita Turbo
Scientific Name: Margarites pupillus
The Margarita Turbo Snail is an excellent choice for hair algae removal from the aquarium. If algae becomes sparse, supplementation will be required. Feed dried seaweed wrapped around a rock and placed on substrate against the glass. Most Invertebrates, including snails require very long and slow drip acclimation process of at least 2 hours as they cannot adjust quickly to even small changes in pH, temperature, alkalinity and other parameters. Like all snails, this species is intolerant of extreme nitrate levels (over 20) and cannot live in tanks that have had copper-based medications dispensed.
ZEBRA TURBO
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Known Name: Zebra Stripe Turbo Snail
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The Zebra Stripe Turbo Snail, comes from Belize and is a great variation from the typical Mexican Turbo Snail. These outstanding cleaners will scour rock and glass in search of its next meal. The Zebra Turbo are about 2 to 3 times larger and do about 5 times as much work as the Atlantic Turbo Astrea Snail. They are pure workhorses. Eager to eat several types of micro algae commonly found in the home aquarium. The radula, or tongue, of the snail has a rasp like texture. When pulled across a surface, this rasp pulls the algae loose for a quick snack. When algae is in low supply, green seaweed sheets can be supplemented to help ensure balanced nutrition. Recommend 1 per 5 gallon.
Like all snails, this species is intolerant of extreme nitrate levels (over 20) and cannot live in tanks that have had copper-based medications dispensed.