{"product_id":"astralium-calcar-stachlige-sternschnecke","title":"Astralium calcar – spiny star slug","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eAstralium calcar (Spiky Star Snail)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eAstralium calcar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific region, primarily from tropical waters of the western Pacific and Indian Oceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The case color varies between white, beige, and brownish, with distinctive, spiky protrusions adorning the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"503\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach up to 5 cm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not dependent on light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eWater movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to strong water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"649\"\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.025 g\/cm³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore; prefers algae, especially red algae and diatoms, and thus contributes to algae control in the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively easy to care for and well-suited for aquariums requiring algae control. It needs stable water conditions and sufficient algae food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The snail reproduces by laying eggs, but this does not always lead to successful larval development under aquarium conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Berghia Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56728587501943,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/6500\/0567\/files\/ChatGPTImage14.Feb.2026_00_53_51.png?v=1771026853","url":"https:\/\/berghiaglobal.com\/en\/products\/astralium-calcar-spiny-star-snail","provider":"Berghia Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}