Difference Between An Astrea And Turbo Snail

[blurry]

Can someone clarify what the difference is between and Astrea and a Turbo Snail? i am looking to put together a cleanup crew! thanks!

 

[SkiFletch]

Generally speaking, Astrea snails are more pointy and look more like a true cone:

While turbo snails are usually larger and have a more rounded shape:

As far as their eating/grazing habits, in my experience they are very similar. They like the glass and will eat most algaes and diatoms. They are hit and miss when it comes to hair and cyano algae though. They are not detritus or carrion eaters, pretty much wholly herbivorous.

 

[crazyelece]

This is an astrea snail
http/www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Di....cfm?pCatId=563

And this is a turbo snail
http/www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Di....cfm?pCatId=571

Personally I haven't had any experience with astreas. Turbos get big and eat a ton of algea. They will keep your glass spotless.

 

[blurry]

thanks!