Spiny Star Astrea Snail
The Spiny Star Astraea Snail is a great resource for cleaning the glass of algae and has a unique look. It is very adept at keeping your aquarium clean. In fact, this small snail prefers to feed on nuisance hair algae, as well as cyanobacteria and diatoms. The Astraea Snail will do best in a well-established aquarium with ample hiding places and sufficient room to roam. Keep an eye on these little guys because they have a difficult time righting itself if it falls or is knocked upside down. Like other invertebrates, they are sensitive to high nitrate levels and will not tolerate copper-based medications. If sufficient food levels are not present, supplement the diet with vegetable-based tablet foods or dried seaweeds.