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Small but powerful, these peaceful snails work tirelessly to remove film algae, diatoms, and other unwanted growths from glass, rocks, and even equipment surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected and reef-safe, they are the perfect addition to any \u003cstrong\u003eClean-Up Crew (CUC)\u003c\/strong\u003e — whether for nano reefs, AIO systems, or large displays. When paired with Blue-Leg Hermits and Nassarius Snails, they help maintain an ideal biological balance with minimal manual cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Why You’ll Love Astraea Snails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent algae control\u003c\/strong\u003e — targets film algae, diatoms, and green patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely reef-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — harmless to corals, fish, and invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful and active\u003c\/strong\u003e — always grazing, day and night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived\u003c\/strong\u003e — can thrive for years in stable reef conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of François Neo’s “Nature First” reef philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Kit Options Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for small or nano reefs (5–10 gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for 10–20 gallon AIO systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced crew for 25–40 gallon reefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for 50–75 gallon mixed reefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100-Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk pack for large reef displays or professional setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cem\u003eFrançois’ Rule:\u003c\/em\u003e 1 snail per gallon is a great baseline for natural cleaning and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Behavior \u0026amp; 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