- Turn off the lights: Switch off both your aquarium and room lights before opening the box.
- Float the bags: Open the box, remove the individual bags from the liner, and float them in your aquarium for 15-20 minutes. This helps the water in the bags gradually adjust to your tank’s temperature.
- Gradual water mixing: After floating, transfer the contents of the bags into a sterile bucket or container. Add small amounts of your aquarium water every 3-4 minutes, continuing until the water in the container has doubled.
- Dispose and add more water: Once the water level in the container has doubled, dispose of half of it and continue adding your tank water until the water volume in the container has doubled again.
- Acclimated and ready: Your marine life is now properly acclimated and ready to be added to the tank. Be sure to dispose of the packing and acclimation water—never pour it into your tank.
- Observe: Leave the lights off for a while and monitor your new tank mates for any signs of aggression.
Chestnut Snail
$1.49
The Chestnut Snail (Turbo castanea) is a hardy marine snail known for its attractive, chestnut-colored shell. It plays a vital role in reef aquariums by grazing on algae, helping to keep tanks clean. This peaceful, reef-safe snail thrives in well-established aquariums with plenty of rock surfaces to explore.
400 in stock
Acclimation
Description
Chestnut Snail
Scientific Name: Turbo castanea
Reef Compatibility: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gal
Max Size: 2?
Food/Feeding: Herbivore
Notes: The Chestnut Snail is an elegant, yet functional, addition to any reef aquarium. Like other snails, Chestnut Snails are a powerhouse when it comes to cleaning algae and detritus from your aquarium. And like other members of the Turbinidae family, the Chestnut Snail boasts the same turbinate, or top-shaped shell. However, it is its well-defined and bead-dotted spirals and soft brown color draped with reddish-brown to cream color patches that really stop any onlooker’s eye.
In the wild, Chestnut Snails are often found in crevices and holes of the reefs, quietly serving as one of nature’s more diligent housekeepers. In the home aquarium, the Chestnut Snail is equally as peaceful and useful. Most prefer ample hiding places and large amounts of room to graze, preferably amongst live rock. They will also feed on the algae covering aquarium glass. Combined with their easy care requirements, the Turbo castanae is ideal for both beginning and advanced reef hobbyists.
This item is held in an invertebrate only system.
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Keep the item(s) separate from others, remove as much water as possible, and begin acclimating them. The livestock may be in a dormant state due to shipping stress and trauma.
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