Spider Conch - Lambis lambis - Large

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$44.99
SKU: 260796
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: 260796

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The Spider Conch (Lambis lambis) has an odd and attractive shell with several claw-like digitations on the outer lip of the shell. Their soft body is brown with pale freckles and their long proboscis and stalked eyes peek out from below the shell. These snails often colonize on sandy bottoms in the South Pacific, often near red algae blooms where they feed. Young snails do not have the trademark digitation on the shell and can be mistaken for another species and the outer lip is rather smooth.

The True Conchs (Strombus, Lambis, Tibia, Terebellum, Varicospira, and Eustrombus) are algae eaters with some of the most iconic "seashell" shapes. They are usually found buried in the substrate, most often finer sand environments and may live in the open sandbed or on the reef. Some, especially Strombus and Lambis conchs, have well developed eyes that will watch the action around them. These eyes extend from under the lip of the shell and the left eye usually expends from a notch in the side of the shell.

Conchs feed on algae and detritus in the aquarium. They need a large amount of plant matter in their diet and may starve if out-competed for food or if there is not enough algae in the aquarium to support them. Since most conchs - especially larger, mature snails - have large openings, it is best not to keep them in a tank with potential predators like some fish and hermit crabs. Conchs move using their powerful foot to propel themselves. When not buried in the substrate or when threatened, they can appear to hop over the bottom.

Specifications

Specifications
Common NameSpider Conch - Large
Scientific NameLambis lambis
OriginSouth Pacific
Reef SafeYes
Community SafeYes
Invert SafeYes
DifficultyModerate
Max Size (in inches)8
Min Tank Size (in gallons)55
DietHerbivore
Specific Gravity Range1.022-1.026
pH Range8.0-8.4
Temperature Range75-82

State Restrictions
Alaska
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
California
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

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