{"title":"Snails","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFully quarantined reef-safe invertebrates, held for six weeks in a fishless system.\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trochus-snail","title":"Trochus Snail","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Trochus Snail is one of the most effective and reef-safe algae grazers available for marine aquariums. Constantly cleaning glass, rockwork, and aquarium surfaces, this hardworking snail helps control film algae, diatoms, and other nuisance algae while requiring very little maintenance. Unlike many other snails, Trochus Snails can often right themselves if they fall over, making them a durable and reliable member of any cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dderex\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"505\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"535\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zpauu0\" data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"558\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u8i4n8\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"596\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ln947o\" data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"620\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"txomut\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"651\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4reaj4\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"680\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mumh5d\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"708\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528305520832,"sku":"TROCHUS","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Trochus_Snail.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"turbo-snail","title":"Turbo Snail","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Turbo Snail is one of the most powerful algae-eating invertebrates in the marine aquarium hobby. Known for its large size and voracious appetite, this hardworking grazer quickly consumes hair algae, film algae, and other nuisance algae from rockwork and aquarium glass. Its exceptional cleaning ability makes it an invaluable member of reef cleanup crews, particularly in aquariums battling algae outbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"442\" data-section-id=\"1dderex\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"444\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"477\" data-section-id=\"198h7jr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"507\" data-section-id=\"zpauu0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"530\" data-section-id=\"g1rag7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"532\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"568\" data-section-id=\"ln947o\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"570\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"592\" data-section-id=\"1ulv2bb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"623\" data-section-id=\"1jq9hz5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"625\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific \u0026amp; Eastern Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"692\" data-section-id=\"scgphs\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528310567104,"sku":"TURBO","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Turbo_Snail.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"nassarius-snail","title":"Nassarius Snail","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"476\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Nassarius Snail is a hardworking cleanup crew member prized for its exceptional scavenging abilities rather than algae control. Spending most of its time buried beneath the sand, this fascinating snail emerges within seconds when it detects food, helping consume leftover meaty foods and organic waste before they can degrade water quality. Its unique behavior and valuable role in maintaining a clean substrate make it an essential addition to reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dderex\" data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"529\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"559\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zpauu0\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"582\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u8i4n8\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"620\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1htpfvo\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"656\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Scavenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ngo7a8\" data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"709\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14q7k2n\" data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"772\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific \u0026amp; Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qst1sh\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"800\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528312303808,"sku":"NASSARIUS","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Nassarius_Snail.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"cerith-snail","title":"Cerith Snail","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Cerith Snail is one of the most versatile cleanup crew members in the marine aquarium hobby. This small, hardworking grazer spends its time cleaning rockwork, glass, and the sand bed while consuming film algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria, detritus, and uneaten food. Its ability to work both above and below the substrate makes it an invaluable addition to reef aquariums of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dderex\" data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"450\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"480\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zpauu0\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"503\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u8i4n8\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"541\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vmn806\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"579\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Detritivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ngr59\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"612\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14q7k2n\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"675\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific \u0026amp; Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qst1sh\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"703\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528314269888,"sku":"CERITH","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Cerith_Snail.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"astraea-snail","title":"Astraea Snail","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Astraea Snail is a highly effective algae grazer prized for its ability to keep aquarium glass, rockwork, and hard surfaces free of nuisance algae. Constantly on the move, this hardy snail feeds on film algae, diatoms, and early-stage hair algae, making it an excellent addition to reef cleanup crews. Its tireless grazing habits and reef-safe nature make it one of the most popular algae-eating snails in the marine aquarium hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dderex\" data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"501\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"531\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zpauu0\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"554\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u8i4n8\" data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"592\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ln947o\" data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"616\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"txomut\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"647\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3tvg7\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"692\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean \u0026amp; Western Atlantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"scgphs\" data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"720\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528315678912,"sku":"ASTRAEA","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Astraea_Snail.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"fighting-conch","title":"Fighting Conch","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Fighting Conch is a fascinating and highly beneficial sand-dwelling snail prized for its ability to keep the substrate clean. Using its long proboscis to search for detritus, leftover food, and algae, this active grazer constantly patrols the sand bed while helping maintain a healthy aquarium. Despite its intimidating name, the Fighting Conch is peaceful and makes an excellent addition to established reef systems with ample open sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d6a77\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"523\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"553\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zpauu0\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"576\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nqi31d\" data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"614\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vmn806\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"652\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Detritivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fhykfl\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"681\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3tvg7\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"726\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean \u0026amp; Western Atlantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dsjjk3\" data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"755\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528319250624,"sku":"FIGHTING","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Fighting_Conch.jpg?v=1782859891"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/collections\/ChatGPT_Image_Apr_27_2026_09_45_52_AM_f0ba6d62-f105-4681-8f4c-82b2a2406616.jpg?v=1777310169","url":"https:\/\/reefshieldaquatics.com\/collections\/shrimp-copy.oembed","provider":"Reef Shield Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}