{"product_id":"dove-snail","title":"Dove Snail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDove Snail (Columbella mercatoria)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDove Snail \u003c\/strong\u003eis a small, peaceful grazing snail that makes an excellent addition to your saltwater aquarium clean-up crew. Native to the Atlantic, Dove Snails spend most of their time on rocks and glass, where they consume film algae, diatoms, fine hair algae, algal detritus, and some species of cyanobacteria. They may also venture onto the substrate while searching for food. Growing to only about 0.75 inches, their small size and conch-like appearance make them an especially attractive choice for nano and smaller reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDove Snails have variable coloration and an appearance reminiscent of miniature conchs, making them a great option for aquarists who want to recreate a natural reef scene on a smaller scale. They are hardy, peaceful, and useful algae grazers that can help keep aquarium surfaces cleaner. Unlike many marine snails, Dove Snail eggs hatch as fully formed juveniles and do not have a planktonic larval stage. Because of this, they are capable of reproducing in established aquariums, although they are not typically prolific breeders. Since individual snails cannot be sexed, adding six or more specimens is a good rule of thumb for having both sexes represented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5 - 0.75 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.75 inch (20 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFilm Algae, Diatoms, Hair Algae, Detritus, and some species of Cyanobacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRocks, glass, and substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAtlantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIrregular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDove Snails are a particularly good choice for nano aquarium owners looking for a small-scale clean-up crew member with the appearance of a conch. Their ability to graze hard surfaces, combined with their peaceful nature and potential to reproduce in the aquarium, makes them a unique and useful addition to a mature marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxy Saltwater Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":54045600973114,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 pack","offer_id":54045601005882,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8873\/0426\/files\/DoveSnail.png?v=1789157613","url":"https:\/\/www.mysaltwaterfishstore.com\/products\/dove-snail","provider":"Foxy Saltwater Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}