Orange Lipped Conch

The outside colour of the shell may be either white with an orange, brown/tan pattern of blotches, or completely brown/white. The interior is usually colored strong orange, red or pink, and the inner lip border is black or chocolate brown

Common Name(s): Orange Lipped Conch, Strawberry Conch
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Strombus Luhuanus
Care Level : Medium
Maximum Size: 8cm
Minimum Tank Size: Any size but must have a large sandbase
Reef Safe: Yes
Feeding Requirements: Vegetarian, Detritus eater
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful
Other Comments:

The outside colour of the shell may be either white with an orange, brown/tan pattern of blotches, or completely brown/white. The interior is usually colored strong orange, red or pink, and the inner lip border is black or chocolate brown

The Orange Lipped Conch is one of the most efficient cleaners of an aquarium sand bed. They will roam the base of your tank, sucking up any algae or debris from the sand. Due to their super efficiency, care should be taken to ensure your snail doesn't starve to death in your tank. If their regular food supply runs out, they will require additional feeding of sinking algae wafers.

Like other invertebrates, they are intolerant to copper and high nitrates.