{"product_id":"strawberry-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-saltwater","title":"Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strawberry Conch (\u003cem\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, hardworking marine snail and one of the best sand-bed cleaners you can add to a reef. It plows through the substrate all day, grazing algae, diatoms, and detritus while keeping the sand turned and bright. Peaceful, reef-safe, and full of personality, it is a favorite member of any saltwater cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRound out your cleanup crew from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\"\u003esaltwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003emarine livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it a sand bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strawberry conch needs an established aquarium with a sand substrate to burrow and forage. It is not suited to bare-bottom tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef-safe cleaner.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not bother corals or other inverts. It simply works the sand, eating algae, leftover food, and detritus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 20 to 30 gallon (or larger) established marine system with a mature sand bed gives it room to graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.023 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4. Like all inverts, it is sensitive to copper-based medications and sudden swings, so acclimate slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly self-sufficient in an established tank. In very clean systems, supplement with sinking pellets, algae, or leftover meaty foods so it always has something to graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStrawberry Conch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2.5 to 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons with sand bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDetritivore \/ algae grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry conchs are peaceful and reef-safe, and they pair perfectly with the rest of a balanced cleanup crew. Combine sand-bed grazers with rock and glass cleaners for a tank that stays spotless. Great teammates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003eNassarius Snails\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow sand-bed workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cerith-snails-cerithium-spp-saltwater-cleanup-crew\"\u003eCerith Snails\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eTrochus Snails\u003c\/a\u003e for rock and glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful reef fish such as clownfish, gobies, and firefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strawberry conch reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It grazes the sand and will not harm corals or other invertebrates. It is purely beneficial in a reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a sand bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This conch burrows and forages in sand, so it needs a sand substrate. It will struggle in a bare-bottom tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlgae, diatoms, detritus, and leftover food on the sand. In a very clean tank, offer sinking pellets or algae so it always has a food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it harm my other inverts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is peaceful and focuses entirely on cleaning the substrate, making it a great addition alongside snails, shrimp, and crabs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48843956879579,"sku":"1570987","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_adf5b9c0-aca7-4435-8c12-601cf4cd1ca4.png?v=1780662471","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/strawberry-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}