Name: Astrea Snail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imh9Z_ktXhs)
Scientific name: Astraea tecta
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef compatible: Yes
Max Size: 1 Inch
Origin: Carabbean
Liked about it:
-small, can go to small cravaces
-cheap for their size
-good algea grazors
-because of the weird shape, hermits tend to leave them alone
Didnt like:
-they tip over often, and they can die like that
Would consider buying it again:
-Yes
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good review I agree
PRO: cheap if you want to make necklace ;D
CON: I find that they tip over too often and die shortly after if I don't see them... sometime I wonder if I'm wasting my money on them. >:(
Conclusion: Prefer trochus even at 3 for 1
I love Astrea snails I have had some for more then 5yrs. The are great slow and steady. Trochus are great also brown and black footed ones. But I would say they are all equal because they all benefit the aquarium in a different way, they may need to be tipped over but seems once they are established and healthy its not an issue. I never have mine tip over.