Mexican Turbo Snails

Mexican Turbo Snail
Turbo fluctuosa

The Mexican Turbo Snail is a powerhouse algae grazer known for its appetite and durability. With a large, heavy shell and constant grazing behavior, these snails are ideal for reef tanks battling hair algae, film algae, and diatoms — especially in larger systems.

Quick Stats:

• Care Level: Easy

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Color Form: Gray to green shell with white or tan body

• Diet: Herbivore – grazes on nuisance algae and biofilm

• Reef Compatible: ✅ Yes

• Water Parameters:

  • Salinity: 1.023–1.025

  • Temperature: 68–78°F (Cooler end preferred)

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Max Size: Up to 2 inches

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

Why We Like Them:

• Excellent at clearing hair algae, film algae, and diatoms

• Strong foot allows them to cling tightly to rock and glass

• Long-lived and hardy in stable systems

• Great for reef tanks with high algae loads

⚠️ Pro Tip:
Mexican Turbos are strong grazers — but they’re bulldozers, too. They may knock over loose frags or unsecured corals while on the move. Use reef-safe glue or plugs to keep frags in place, and avoid housing them in nano tanks with delicate aquascapes.