Astraea Snail (Astraea tecta) | François Neo

 Astraea Snail (Astraea tecta) — Premium Reef Algae Cleaner

The Astraea Snail is one of the most efficient and reliable algae grazers for reef tanks. Small but powerful, these peaceful snails work tirelessly to remove film algae, diatoms, and other unwanted growths from glass, rocks, and even equipment surfaces.

Hand-selected and reef-safe, they are the perfect addition to any Clean-Up Crew (CUC) — 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.

 Why You’ll Love Astraea Snails

• Excellent algae control — targets film algae, diatoms, and green patches.
• Completely reef-safe — harmless to corals, fish, and invertebrates.
• Peaceful and active — always grazing, day and night.
• Long-lived — can thrive for years in stable reef conditions.
• Natural Maintenance — part of François Neo’s “Nature First” reef philosophy.

 Kit Options Available

• 5-Pack: Perfect for small or nano reefs (5–10 gallons)
• 10-Pack: Ideal for 10–20 gallon AIO systems
• 30-Pack: Balanced crew for 25–40 gallon reefs
• 50-Pack: Great for 50–75 gallon mixed reefs
• 100-Pack: Bulk pack for large reef displays or professional setups

💡 François’ Rule: 1 snail per gallon is a great baseline for natural cleaning and balance.

 Behavior & Care

• • Peaceful, reef-safe, and non-aggressive.
• • Slow-moving grazers that prefer glass and rock surfaces.
• • If they fall upside down, gently turn them over — they can’t always self-right.
• • Do not expose to air during acclimation; always keep them submerged.
• • Acclimate slowly using the drip method before adding to the tank.

Shipping & Guarantee

• Shipped in temperature-controlled packaging (Mon–Wed)
• Live Arrival Support included
• Reef-safe, responsibly sourced and handled

Perfect Companions

• Blue-Leg Hermit Crabs — active grazers that complement snails
• Nassarius Snails — sand stirrers & detritus eaters
• Emerald Mithrax Crab — bubble algae control
• Tuxedo Urchin — macroalgae grazer

From reefers, for reefers — The François Neo Way 

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