Snail - Banded Trochus
Trochus histrio
SKU
11741
- Scientific Name: Trochus histrio
- Care: Beginner
- Light Requirements: Medium
- Origin: Western Pacific
- Diet: Algivorous
Species: Trochus sp. | Common name: Banded Trochus Snail | Origin: Indo-Pacific | Care level: Beginner | Min. tank size: All sizes including nano | Diet: Algivore — film algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria | Reef safe: Yes | Stocking rate: ~1 per 4-5L (adjust for algae load) | Key advantage: Self-righting — lower loss risk than Turbo snails | Copper sensitivity: HIGH — acclimate carefully; avoid copper-dosed systems | Notes: Grazes rockwork, glass, and substrate effectively
Description
The Banded Trochus Snail (Trochus sp.) is one of the most effective and reliable algae-grazing gastropods for marine and reef aquariums. Native to the Indo-Pacific, these cone-shaped snails actively graze film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria from rockwork, glass, and substrate — covering surfaces that many other clean-up crew species miss.
Care level: Beginner. Minimum tank size: Suitable for all sizes. Diet: Algivore — grazes film algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria. Reef safe: Yes. Advantage over Turbo snails: Lightweight and self-righting — significantly lower livestock loss risk if displaced from rockwork. Stocking level: Approximately one snail per 4-5L of display volume, adjusted to algae load. Important: Sensitive to copper-based medications and rapid salinity changes — acclimate carefully. Origin: Indo-Pacific.
Care level: Beginner. Minimum tank size: Suitable for all sizes. Diet: Algivore — grazes film algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria. Reef safe: Yes. Advantage over Turbo snails: Lightweight and self-righting — significantly lower livestock loss risk if displaced from rockwork. Stocking level: Approximately one snail per 4-5L of display volume, adjusted to algae load. Important: Sensitive to copper-based medications and rapid salinity changes — acclimate carefully. Origin: Indo-Pacific.
More Information
| Weight | 0.150000 |
|---|---|
| Hot Items | No |
| Adobe Spares | No |
| Seasonal | No |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Rarely Seen | No |
| Clean Up Crew | Yes |
| CITES | No |
| Type of Tank | Reef Tank |
| Source | Sustainable fishing |
| Origin | Western Pacific |
| Scientific Name | Trochus histrio |
| Fulfillment by TMC | No |
| GTIN/EAN Code | 5027656016600 |
| SKU Product Reference | 11741 |
| Commodity Codes | 0307910099 |
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