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Margarita Snail (Margarites pupillus)
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| Margarita Snail | |
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| Margarita Snail | |
| Species | Margarites pupillus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | |
| sg | 1.023 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-6 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Margarita Snail, Stomatella Limpet Snail, Pearl Snail, Little Margarite, Pearly Topped Snail
[edit] Sexing
- These snails are difficult to sex and are not known to breed in captivity. These are not hermaphroditic snails.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An entirely reef-safe snail, will graze on most algaes. Do not keep with aggressive fish or other invertebrates that may attack or kill it to include Hermit Crabs.
[edit] Diet
- An excellent algae eater, when necessary you can supplement with dried seaweed. They can starve if not enough algae is present in the tank.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Supplement when necessary.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers cooler temperatures but can tolerate up to 78°F (25.6°C) . Keep with peaceful fish and a tank with plenty of algae growth to graze on. For this reason they do best in mature tanks with well established live rock.
[edit] Behaviour
- A very peaceful snail which will concentrate its attentions on algae and not harm corals or other reef-dwellers. Benefits from calcium additives and is sensitive to water chemistry.
[edit] Identification
- Has a smooth turban-like shell with slight iridescence. The shell can vary from silver-grey to brown in colour.
