Tank setup
A minimum 80L aquarium suits Strawberry Conch Snail. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Strawberry Conch, or Red-lipped Conch, is a highly beneficial snail for reef aquariums. It has a beautiful, solid shell, often with brown and white zig-zag patterns, and a vibrant red or orange 'foot.' It is an excellent sand-bed cleaner, consuming detritus, film algae, and uneaten food without harming beneficial microfauna. It is completely reef-safe and will not climb on glass or rocks. A fascinating feature is its unique method of locomotion: instead of gliding, it 'hops' across the substrate by planting its muscular foot and pole-vaulting its shell forward. It also has two stalk-like, independently moving eyes.
Key traits
peaceful
reef safe
small
easy
detritivore
scavenger
snail
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Strawberry Conch Snail healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Strawberry Conch Snail is detritivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Strawberry Conch Snail is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Strawberry Conch Snail vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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