Margarite Green Spiral Snail

Tegula verdispira


(15 Reviews)

Margarite Green Spiral Snail
The Margarite Green Spiral Snail is recognized for its spiral shell adorned with vibrant green hues. Typically found in intertidal zones and shallow waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina to Brazil, it feeds on algae and detritus, playing a crucial role in coastal ecosystem balance.

Margarite Green Spiral Snail

Tegula verdispira


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Margarite Green Spiral Snail Care Facts

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons
Max Size: 1 inch
The Margarite Green Spiral Snail, Tegula verdispira, also known as the Margarite Snail, features a pale green spiraled shell. It is peaceful but shouldn't be housed with predatory fish or crabs that may attack it. The Margarite Green Spiral Snail prefers tanks with plenty of live rock to hide and forage for algae. They can be incredibly beneficial tank members for their penchant for algae-eating. It is reef safe and won't nip corals or other inverts. Like most snails, the Margarite Green Spiral Snail requires minimal care and is an excellent choice for any home aquarium. 


Reviewed by: Brianne Goodon on April 4, 2024


Reviewed by: Penny Mcglathery on March 25, 2024


Reviewed by: Thomas Gallagher on March 20, 2024


Reviewed by: Owen Neal on March 18, 2024

I can never get enough of trochus snails. I have them present everywhere there is algae and they do a great job at cleaning algae. The bigger the better, sure smaller ones work and eat, but you can see the job done quicker with the bigger trochus.


Reviewed by: Dale Pichelmayer on Feb. 25, 2024


Reviewed by: Jeffery Mona on Feb. 25, 2024


Reviewed by: Paul Pronsati on Feb. 19, 2024

Doing an excellent job at eating algae


Reviewed by: Shaun Huddleston on Feb. 15, 2024

Arrived alive and actively eating algae


Reviewed by: Benjamin Peck on Feb. 14, 2024

Got these specifically for my refugium. My tank has been cycled for a while now but occasionally I’ll keep fighting this diatom issue. My refugium was actually looking pretty slimy so I got these snails knowing they eat diatoms. Within 2 weeks, my walls are fairly clean and I can actually see my cheato growing. Don’t hesitate to pick up a few of these especially if you have some algae issues from time to time.


Reviewed by: Dale Pichelmayer on Feb. 5, 2024


Reviewed by: Francis Bustamante on Jan. 3, 2024

All snails were alive


Reviewed by: Sean Boyer on Jan. 2, 2024

They are a little small.


Reviewed by: Douglas Chadwick on Dec. 24, 2023


Reviewed by: Scott Harper on Dec. 10, 2023


Reviewed by: Michelle Kuhn on Oct. 29, 2023

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