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Scientific name - Haliotis sp.
Family – Haliotidae
Common name – Abalone
Max Size – 3 in (8 cm)
Range: Asia, Fiji, but can also be found aquacultured
Care Level – Moderate
Temperament – Peaceful
Trace Elements – Calcium
Foods and feeding – The snail will roam the aquarium eating algae
Aquarium suitability – Please buy the aquacultured abalone to preserve wild stocks
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This snail is extremely helpful in keeping an aquarium clean by eating algae growing in the aquarium. The aqaucultured abalone prefers waters that are slightly cooler. It is primarily nocturnal and uses its foot to attach to the rockwork during the day. Care should be taken not to damage its food if you are trying to move the abalone during the day. Like all invertebrates it is extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and even tiny amounts are lethal to them.
Family – Haliotidae
Common name – Abalone
Max Size – 3 in (8 cm)
Range: Asia, Fiji, but can also be found aquacultured
Care Level – Moderate
Temperament – Peaceful
Trace Elements – Calcium
Foods and feeding – The snail will roam the aquarium eating algae
Aquarium suitability – Please buy the aquacultured abalone to preserve wild stocks
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This snail is extremely helpful in keeping an aquarium clean by eating algae growing in the aquarium. The aqaucultured abalone prefers waters that are slightly cooler. It is primarily nocturnal and uses its foot to attach to the rockwork during the day. Care should be taken not to damage its food if you are trying to move the abalone during the day. Like all invertebrates it is extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and even tiny amounts are lethal to them.
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