Mexican Turbo Snail

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Mexican Turbo Snail

Scientific Name: Turbo fluctuosa
Reef Compatibility: Yes

Minimum Tank Size: 10 gal

Max Size: 2”

Food/Feeding: Herbivore

Notes: Also known as the Turban or Top Shell Snail, Turbo fluctuosa has a thick, top- or turban-shaped shell with an iridescent interior. The Turbo Snail is extremely popular among reef aquarium hobbyists, since it quickly eliminates large amounts of nuisance algae. It is particularly fond of hair algae and will consume mass quantities of it and other algae off your live rock and aquarium glass. The Turbo Snail is native to the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico.

An excellent member of your aquarium's cleanup crew, the Turbo Snail thrives in crevices and holes in natural reefs. In the home aquarium, the Turbo Snail needs ample hiding places and large spaces to graze. Some reef aquarists prefer to keep the Turbo Snail in aquariums with well-secured rockwork since this active herbivore is known to bulldoze loose rocks in search of food.

The peaceful Turbo Snail should not be kept with aggressive tankmates that can quickly overcome this slow-moving creature. If algae levels are insufficient, supplement the diet of the Turbo Snail with dried seaweed. Also, adequate calcium levels are required to help this member of the Turbinidae family build its protective shell. Like other invertebrates, the Turbo Snails is very sensitive to copper-based medications and high nitrate levels. To acclimate the Turbo Snail, employ the drip-acclimation method since it is intolerant of even the smallest fluctuations in water parameters.

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I have ordered snails previously online with variable results. In fact, when I placed a recent order from a large online retailer, half of the snails were dying upon my receiving them (the smell of dying snails is unmistakable) and almost all of the remaining half had died after 3 weeks in QT. In contrast, the snails I ordered from Salty Bottom were all in great shape when I received them. I called them prior to shipping and they made sure that I received large sized Zebra Turbos (I asked for these). After 3 weeks in QT, they remained in great shape and after I placed them in my DT, they immediately started doing the job of consuming the problem GHA that I was hoping they would take care of. I’m very satisfied with the service from Salty Bottom.

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Reviewed by: Steve from San Francisco on 10/20/2020

Awesome snail

Ordered two Mexican Turbos. Both arrived healthy, packaged great, and pretty good size too. Great addition to my tank. Doing a great job consuming lots of GHA. Love this snail. Very pleased with purchase. Thanks SBR!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Meli C. from Orlando FL on 3/14/2021

Very nice shells, good size and Healthy - arrived well packed - this is the best snail for GHA - they do the job!

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Reviewed by: Jack from New Jersey on 9/8/2024

Doing their job!

Went to work quickly, and have nearly eliminated a minor bit of GHA! Shipment arrived on time--items packed perfectly!

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Reviewed by: Daniel Brady from Boise on 10/16/2023

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