Astralium calcar (Spiky Star Snail)

• Scientific name: Astralium calcar
• Origin: Indo-Pacific region, primarily from tropical waters of the western Pacific and Indian Oceans
• Color: The case color varies between white, beige, and brownish, with distinctive, spiky protrusions adorning the case.
• Size: Can reach up to 5 cm in diameter
• Light requirements: Not dependent on light
• Water movement: Moderate to strong water flow
• Temperature range: 2428C
• pH value: 8.18.4
• Salinity: 1.0231.025 g/cm
• Diet: Herbivore; prefers algae, especially red algae and diatoms, and thus contributes to algae control in the aquarium.
• Care: Relatively easy to care for and well-suited for aquariums requiring algae control. It needs stable water conditions and sufficient algae food.
• Reproduction: The snail reproduces by laying eggs, but this does not always lead to successful larval development under aquarium conditions.