Species Name: Turbo heisei

Authority: Prado, 1999

Common Name: Orange Turbo/Turban Snail

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Florida to Brazil

Natural Environment: Inhabits intertidal zones on rocks and in crevices

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 68 to 79°F (20 - 26°C). This turbo is also a weak shipper since they stress very easily, as they must have a constant supply of food. They are also mostly nocturnal feeders, yet will scavenge for food during daylight hours when very hungry. When they appear to easily loose their footing and continue to fall off rock and aquarium sides, they are extremely weak and should be removed from the aquarium before they die. One dead snail can quickly foul a small aquarium. Two snails per fifteen gallons is the usual stocking recommendation.