{"id":12842,"date":"2026-02-17T23:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/spiny-astrea-snail-astraea-phoebia\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:28:31","slug":"spiny-astrea-snail-astraea-phoebia","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=spiny-astrea-snail-astraea-phoebia","title":{"rendered":"Spiny Astrea Snail Astraea Phoebia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"66\">Spiny Astrea Snail (<em data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"43\">Astraea phoebia<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"89\"><strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"87\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"405\">The Spiny Astrea Snail is a hardy and efficient algae grazer, easily recognized by its distinctive conical, ridged shell lined with small spines. A valuable member of any reef cleanup crew, it helps keep live rock and glass surfaces free of nuisance algae while adding texture and visual interest to the aquarium.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"424\"><strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"422\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"594\">Native to the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, <em data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"488\">Astraea phoebia<\/em> inhabits rocky reef areas and coral rubble zones, where it grazes constantly on microalgae and biofilm.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"614\"><strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"612\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"776\">Primarily herbivorous, feeding on film algae, diatoms, and green microalgae. Supplement its diet with dried seaweed or algae wafers if natural algae is scarce.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"799\"><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"797\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"974\">Completely reef-safe and peaceful. Excellent companion for other snails, shrimp, and reef-safe fish. Avoid predatory species such as certain wrasses, triggers, and puffers.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"997\"><strong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"995\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1088\">Peaceful. Plays a beneficial role in maintaining a clean, balanced aquarium environment.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1117\"><strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1115\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1256\">Ideal for beginners and advanced reef keepers alike. Hardy and easy to care for, though it may need assistance if flipped onto its back.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1332\">\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1332\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1304\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1367\">\n<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1348\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.023 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1389\"><strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1377\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1407\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1610\">Durable, low-maintenance, and efficient, the Spiny Astrea Snail is an essential part of any reef cleanup crew, keeping algae under control and contributing to a healthy marine ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spiny Astrea Snail (Astraea phoebia) Overview The Spiny Astrea Snail is a hardy and efficient algae grazer, easily recognized by its distinctive conical, ridged shell lined with small spines. 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