Snails
The below saltwater aquarium snails are generally considered the types that are indispensable for controlling algae in reef tanks. Turbo snails and Astrea snails are a favorite for algae control and Nerius snails are excellent 1/4 inch long sand sifting snails feeding on decaying food in your aquariums substrate.
Astrea Snails (Astrea Tecta)
Astrea snails are excellent for controlling hair algae.
Turbo Snails also known as Mexican Turbo Snails
These large greedy snails are excellent for controlling hair algae, they are possible better at algae control than any other invertebrate.
Nassarius Snails (Nassarius vibex)
Nassarius snails hide under the top surfaces of the sand or gravel undetected even when present in large numbers. When any food such as excess fish food or dead animals are detected in the tank they emerge like a tiny aggressive army to rapidly consume it. These snails are very interesting to watch as they search for food and clean the tank. Perfect for cleaning decaying material that may become lodged behind or between live rock. The shallow digging that they exhibit is helpful because it allows beneficial bacteria in the top surfaces of the sand to receive more oxygen thus more effectively control nitrites and ammonia.
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Fighting Conch (Strombus Urceus) or (Strombus pugilis)
Various members of the Strombus family are sold online as fighting conch.
They are harmless reef tank safe sand sifter and scavenger. They are known to have strong appetite and will consume large amounts of detritus, algae, and uneaten fish food that they come across while burrowing in the sand, or while making trails across the surface of the sand.
For more invertebrate choices see:
Starfish
Lobsters and Shrimp
Crabs
Snails
Clams
Giant Clams
Sponges
Saltwater Aquarium Plants
Clean up Crew Packages
Or Click Here For General Information On Invertebrates.
