Strawberry Conch Snail

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.