Red Stripe Algae snail (Trochus histrio)

The Banded Trochus Snail, also known as the Turbo Snail, is a popular addition to marine aquariums due to its attractive appearance and beneficial role as an algae-eating scavenger. This snail has a conical shell with a prominent spiral and distinctive stripes running horizontally across the shell’s surface. They are relatively easy to care for and can adapt to a wide range of water conditions, making them an ideal choice for beginners. They are primarily herbivores, feeding on algae, diatoms, and other organic matter, and will often graze on the aquarium’s glass, rocks, and substrate. These snails are peaceful creatures that can coexist with most other inhabitants in a marine aquarium. They also have the ability to right themselves if they accidentally fall or get flipped over. When it comes to reproduction, Banded Trochus Snails lay eggs that hatch into free-swimming larvae. The larvae go through several stages of development before settling on a suitable substrate and transforming into juvenile snails.