Cateye Turbo Snail

Cateye Turbo Snails (Turbo brunneus)

Cateye turbo snails are efficient algae grazers named for their distinctive cat-eye shaped operculum (the "door" that closes their shell). These medium-sized snails are excellent additions to the clean-up crew, offering strong algae control while being more manageable in size than their Mexican turbo cousins.

Key Benefits:

• Effective at controlling hair algae, film algae, and diatoms
• Smaller and lighter than Mexican turbos, reducing the risk of knocking over frags
• Hardy and adaptable to most reef conditions
• Active grazers that work both day and night
• Reef safe and peaceful

Care Requirements:

• Temperature: 72-78°F
• Salinity: 1.023-1.025 specific gravity
• Diet: Herbivorous - grazes on algae; supplement with algae wafers or nori if natural algae is scarce
• Reef Safe: Yes, completely safe with corals and other invertebrates
• Acclimation: Drip acclimate for 45-60 minutes

Important Notes:
Cateye turbo snails are generally better at righting themselves if they fall compared to larger turbo species, but it's still good practice to check on them. They prefer well-established tanks with stable parameters and adequate algae growth. Like all snails, they are sensitive to copper-based medications and rapid salinity changes.

Recommended Stocking: 1 per 10-20 gallons, depending on algae levels