{"title":"Inverts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gold-ring-cowrie","title":"Gold Ring Cowrie","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA living jewel for your cleanup crew. The Gold Ring Cowrie wears a glossy, porcelain-smooth shell crowned with a vivid golden-orange ring — the single brushstroke of color that gives the species its name. As it glides across the rockwork, its fleshy mantle sweeps up and over the shell, keeping that finish polished to a mirror sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBeyond the looks, this is a hard-working grazer. Gold Ring Cowries patrol live rock and glass, mowing down film algae, diatoms, and nuisance microalgae in the tight crevices other snails can't reach. Their compact size — typically staying around an inch — makes them one of the more reef-friendly cowries, far less likely to bulldoze frags than their larger tiger-cowrie cousins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHardy, peaceful, and endlessly watchable, they're a favorite for nano tanks and full-size reefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eMonetaria annulus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMax size: ~1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiet: film algae, diatoms, and microalgae grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTemperament: peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReef compatibility: generally reef-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCare level: easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParameters: 76–80°F, salinity 1.024–1.026, stable pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrip acclimate over 1–2 hours before introducing to your display. Like all marine invertebrates, sensitive to copper and sudden swings in salinity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862764617794,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/3279\/8786\/files\/unnamed-2-removebg-preview_png.avif?v=1781623284"},{"product_id":"trochus-snail","title":"Trochus Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe workhorse of the cleanup crew, dressed up. The Red Banded Trochus carries a tidy pyramid shell ringed in warm reddish-brown bands that spiral up to a neat point — handsome enough to notice, but it's the work ethic that earns its keep. These snails graze film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria film off glass and rockwork all day long, scaling vertical panes with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOne standout trait: unlike many Astrea and turbo snails, a Trochus can right itself when it tips over. That means fewer snails left starving on their backs in the sand — a small thing that adds up to a healthier, lower-maintenance crew over time. They're also notably peaceful and won't bother corals, frags, or tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHardy, productive, and known to occasionally reproduce in established reefs, the Red Banded Trochus is a staple for nano tanks and large systems alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eTrochus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMax size: ~1–1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiet: film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTemperament: peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReef compatibility: reef-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCare level: easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParameters: 76–80°F, salinity 1.024–1.026, stable pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrip acclimate over 1–2 hours before introducing to your display. Like all marine invertebrates, sensitive to copper and sudden swings in salinity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862765830210,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/3279\/8786\/files\/red-banded-trochus-snail-trochus-sppoint-removebg-preview_png.webp?v=1781623650"},{"product_id":"astrea-snail","title":"Astrea Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe classic reef-tank grazer, and for good reason. The Astrea Snail wears a cone-shaped shell with a textured, ridged surface — often crowned with small spiky projections — that gives it a rugged, sculptural look against the rockwork. What it lacks in flash it makes up for in pure algae-eating efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese are some of the most reliable film-algae grazers in the hobby, working glass and rock surfaces relentlessly and reaching into spots larger snails miss. Their smaller footprint makes them ideal for keeping nuisance algae in check without disturbing corals or rockscape. Peaceful to a fault, they'll never bother a frag or a tankmate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOne honest note worth knowing: unlike Trochus snails, Astreas struggle to flip themselves back over if they topple onto the sand. It's worth a quick scan during feedings to set any stragglers upright — a small habit that keeps your crew healthy and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAffordable, hardy, and endlessly productive, the Astrea remains a foundational pick for nano tanks and full reefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eAstraea tecta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMax size: ~1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiet: film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTemperament: peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReef compatibility: reef-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCare level: easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParameters: 76–80°F, salinity 1.024–1.026, stable pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrip acclimate over 1–2 hours before introducing to your display. 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