Name: Crown Conch (Melongena corona)Origin: Atlantic Ocean
+ Benefits to the Aquarium
Crown conchs are excellent sand stirrers for fish only tanks and will consume large amounts of left over fish foods, meaty foods and detritus that fall to the bottom.
+ Interesting Facts
These conchs are excellent for fish only tanks as they will hone in on any meaty foods that the fish do not consume. They will emerge from the sand at the first hint of dead or decaying matter on the sand bed.
+ Diet & Feeding
Meaty, detritus, mollusks. Self sufficient on naturally occurring food; no target feeding is required.
+ Reef Compatibility
Non-reef safe; will eat small snails and other mollusks
Size & Color: 2-3 inches; multi-colored; banded spiky shell
Care Level: Very Easy
Availability: Frequently available year-roundRecommendation: 1 Per 10 Gallons