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The Chestnut Turbo Snail, scientific name Turbo castanea, is a species of marine snail that is popular in the aquarium trade for its ability to consume algae and detritus. It has a large, spiral shell that can reach up to 3 inches in diameter and is primarily brown in color with darker stripes or bands. The snail has a large muscular foot that it uses to move around and a rasping mouthpart called a radula that it uses to scrape algae and other food off of rocks and aquarium surfaces. Chestnut Turbo Snails are generally hardy and easy to care for in a well-established aquarium with good water quality.
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Weight | 1 oz |
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Dimensions | 10 × 20 × 10 in |
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