{"product_id":"ninja-star-snails","title":"Ninja Star Snails (Astraea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Star Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e (Nerite Snail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd both function and personality to your reef tank with the unique Ninja Star Snail. Named for the distinctive star-shaped patterns on its shell, this hardy algae grazer is a favorite among reef keepers for its efficiency and striking appearance. Peaceful and reef-safe, these snails are excellent members of any clean-up crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Ninja Star Snails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNinja Star Snails are exceptional at controlling nuisance algae without disturbing corals or other invertebrates. They stay relatively small, are highly active, and can reach tight spaces where algae tends to build up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy (great for beginners)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~1 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese snails are hardy but thrive best in stable, well-maintained reef systems. Like most invertebrates, they are sensitive to sudden changes in salinity or water chemistry, so proper acclimation is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNinja Star Snails are natural grazers and primarily feed on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiatoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft green algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiofilm on glass and rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn well-established tanks, they usually find enough food on their own. In newer or ultra-clean systems, you may need to supplement with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried seaweed (nori)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStocking Guidelines (Clean-Up Crew Sizing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good rule of thumb is to avoid overstocking, as they rely on naturally occurring algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNano tanks (5–15 gallons):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–2 snails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSmall tanks (20–40 gallons):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–4 snails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMedium tanks (50–75 gallons):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–6 snails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLarge tanks (90+ gallons):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–10+ snails\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart on the lower end and increase gradually based on algae levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese snails may occasionally climb above the waterline—ensure your tank has a secure lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey do not reproduce easily in typical reef aquariums, so population remains stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcclimate slowly using a drip method to prevent stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for reef aquariums looking for natural algae control with a unique visual twist, Ninja Star Snails are both practical and eye-catching additions to your clean-up crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tier 1 Reefing Inc ","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":47081314353337,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":47081314386105,"sku":null,"price":10.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":47081314418873,"sku":null,"price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/3531\/6153\/files\/IMG-4999.heic?v=1777586240","url":"https:\/\/tier1reefing.com\/products\/ninja-star-snails","provider":"Tier 1 Reefing Inc ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}