Astrea Snail – Astraea tecta

Astrea Snails (Astraea tecta) are white and cone-shaped. They are Caribbean snails and feed on microalgae and diatoms. Astraea snails are from rocky, rubble-covered environments and are not able to right themselves if flipped over onto their backs like on an open sand flat or if they fall from the glass in an aquarium. Take care to place these snails rightside-up in the aquarium and to turn over any snails that may get flipped. They are not recommended for aquariums with minimal rockwork and large open spaces.