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Mexican Turbo Snail (Turbo fluctuosa)
Best big-algae grazer — but cool-water Pacific species; melts in tropical reefs above 78F long-term.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- saltwater
- min tank gallons
- 30
- adult size in
- 2
- temperature range f
- 68-75
- ph range
- 8.1-8.4
- salinity sg
- 1.024-1.026
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 1
- diet
- herbivore
- lifespan years
- 1-3
- tank zone
- bottom
Sources
- Bulk Reef Supply public guides · ingest 2026-05-06
- ReefBuilders public spec PDFs · ingest 2026-05-06
- Manufacturer spec sheets (Fluval, Eheim, Seachem, Hygger, NICREW, Inkbird, Hagen, Aqueon, Waterbox, Innovative Marine, Red Sea, UNS, Cobalt, Finnex, Hydor, Twinstar, Kessil, AI, CO2Art, GLA, Aquatek, ADA, CaribSea, Reef Octopus, Bubble Magus, Eshopps, Sicce, Ecotech Marine, AquaTop, API, Salifert, Hanna) · ingest 2026-05-06