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Phylum: Mollusca, Class: Gastropoda
Range: Eastern Pacific
Size: 1 in. Space:: 1+ gal. Diet: Algae
Reef Safe: Yes Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful
Natural History: The Margarita Snail is found in temperate regions of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. It is common in rocky areas, grazing on diatoms and filamentous algae.
Husbandry: The Margarita Snail is a small 'working' aquarium species that will graze algae from rocks and glass, mainly at night. It is naturally found in the temperate East Pacific and 80°F is its upper limit for survival.