{"id":9757,"date":"2026-02-17T18:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/orange-lip-conch-snail-strombus-luhuanus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:59:09","slug":"orange-lip-conch-snail-strombus-luhuanus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=orange-lip-conch-snail-strombus-luhuanus","title":{"rendered":"Orange Lip Conch Snail Strombus Luhuanus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"72\">Orange Lip Conch Snail (<em data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"49\">Strombus luhuanus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"95\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"93\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"412\">The Orange Lip Conch Snail is a striking and highly active sand-dwelling snail, easily recognized by its flared shell and vivid orange mouth and foot. Constantly on the move, it helps keep the substrate clean by consuming algae and detritus, making it both a beautiful and functional addition to any reef aquarium.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"429\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"597\">Native to the Indo-Pacific region, <em data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"486\">Strombus luhuanus<\/em> is commonly found on sandy reef flats and seagrass beds, where it grazes on film algae and organic material.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"617\"><strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"615\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"814\">Primarily herbivorous, feeding on diatoms, film algae, and detritus in the sand bed. Supplement with algae wafers, seaweed sheets, or vegetable-based pellets if natural food sources are limited.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"835\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1046\">Completely reef-safe and peaceful. Compatible with all non-predatory tank mates, including other snails, shrimp, and reef-safe fish. Avoid keeping with predators such as puffers, triggers, or large wrasses.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1067\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1169\">Peaceful and beneficial. Plays an important role in keeping sand beds aerated and free of debris.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1198\"><strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1196\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1344\">Ideal for beginner to advanced aquarists. Requires a fine sandy substrate for burrowing and foraging, and a mature tank with stable parameters.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1373\"><strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1371\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1508\">\n<li data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1420\">\n<p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1420\"><strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1392\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1455\"><strong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1436\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.023 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1477\">\n<p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1477\"><strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1465\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1508\">\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1508\"><strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1495\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1657\">Attractive, hardy, and highly useful, the Orange Lip Conch Snail is a must-have for maintaining a healthy sand bed and a balanced reef ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange Lip Conch Snail (Strombus luhuanus) Overview The Orange Lip Conch Snail is a striking and highly active sand-dwelling snail, easily recognized by its flared shell and vivid orange mouth and foot. 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