Hawkwing Conch Marine Invertebrates Sand or gravel trapped between

Sand or gravel trapped between the cleaner and aquarium glass can cause scratches

As a juvenile it may show small white blotches on its flank

Buffering range: pH 7

Demosponges such as this are comprised of silica spicules which may be extremely irritating if touched

Hawkwing Conch Marine Invertebrates Sand or gravel trapped betweenThis beautiful snail from the Philippines is a great algae eater for the lower areas of the aquarium. It is earthy shades and its shell flares out on one side. Its heavy shell prevents it from climbing onto rocks but it has a long proboscis that can reach onto the glass. It moves with a hopping motion and may hide under the substrate. Its shell may grow up to 5 inches long.