{"product_id":"striped-turbo-snail-turbo-chrysostomus-i-ma30","title":"Striped Turbo Snail – Turbo chrysostomus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriped Turbo Snail (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbo chrysostomus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a marine gastropod in the family Turbinidae. This attractive algae-grazing snail features a robust, sculptured shell with variable bands and markings of brown, black, cream, orange, and gold. One of its particularly striking characteristics is the warm golden-orange coloration around the shell opening, which is clearly visible in this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbo chrysostomus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an Indo-Pacific species occurring across portions of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. The species is recognized as a marine member of the true turban snail family, Turbinidae. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fish-commercial-names.ec.europa.eu\/fish-names\/species\/turbo-chrysostomus_en?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFish Commercial Names\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the saltwater aquarium, the Striped Turbo Snail is a useful herbivorous grazer that spends its time moving across rock and other hard surfaces in search of algae. Its grazing behavior makes it a useful member of a diversified reef cleanup crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other Turbo snails, it should be maintained in an established aquarium with stable water parameters and adequate natural algae to graze. Supplemental algae-based foods can be offered when the aquarium does not produce enough natural growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbo chrysostomus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Linnaeus, 1758\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turbinidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Striped Turbo Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbivore \/ algae grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grazes algae from live rock and other hard aquarium surfaces. Supplement with marine algae or other algae-based foods when natural algae is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rockwork, glass and other hard surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable conditions appropriate for a mature tropical marine aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 74–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide sufficient natural algae and established live rock. Avoid rapid changes in salinity and other water parameters. Marine snails and other invertebrates should not be exposed to copper-based medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species is a true marine snail and is documented from the Indian Ocean through the western and northwestern Pacific. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629590118633,"sku":"I OC0702","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/striped-turbo-snail-turbo-chrysostomus-algae-grazer-pea-i-ma30.jpg?v=1791403252","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/striped-turbo-snail-turbo-chrysostomus-i-ma30","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}