{"product_id":"turban-snail-tectus-fenestratus-i-ma1403","title":"Turban Snail – Tectus fenestratus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurban Snail (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTectus fenestratus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a marine gastropod valued in saltwater aquariums for its natural algae-grazing behavior. Its distinctive conical, turban-shaped shell features pronounced sculpturing and naturally variable shades of cream, tan, brown, green, and other earthy tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTectus fenestratus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a tropical Indo-Pacific species associated with shallow marine habitats. Records include the central and western Pacific, Indo-Malayan region, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and northern Australia. Records also place the species in shallow rocky habitat, where its grazing lifestyle is well suited to feeding from hard surfaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shell.sinica.edu.tw\/english\/shellpic_T.php?science_no=125\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eTaiwan Shell Database\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the reef aquarium, Turban Snails spend their time moving across rockwork and other hard surfaces in search of algal growth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTectus fenestratus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has actually been studied specifically for its algae-grazing behavior and use as a marine aquarium cleanup-crew species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0199516\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePLOS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese snails are best suited to established saltwater aquariums where natural algal growth provides a continuing food source. They are peaceful and can be incorporated into a diversified cleanup crew alongside other compatible grazing invertebrates.\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\u003eTectus fenestratus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Gmelin, 1791)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tegulidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turban Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\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 algal growth from live rock, aquarium walls, and other hard surfaces. Provide supplemental marine algae-based foods if natural algae becomes scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rockwork and other hard surfaces with established algal growth\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\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026\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 Best introduced to a mature aquarium with adequate grazing surfaces. Maintain stable salinity and water chemistry and avoid copper-based medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0199516\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43639608836329,"sku":"I S0910","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/turban-snail-tectus-fenestratus-algae-grazer-pea-i-ma1403.jpg?v=1791403265","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/turban-snail-tectus-fenestratus-i-ma1403","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}