Abalone Haliotis Asinina

Abalone (Haliotis asinina) Common Name: Tropical Abalone Scientific Name: Haliotis asinina Size: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm) Description The Tropical Abalone (Haliotis asinina) is a beautiful herbivorous marine snail known for its colorful shell and excellent algae-grazing ability. It is an active nocturnal grazer that helps keep live rock clean by consuming microalgae and biofilm. With proper care, it can become a long-lived and beneficial member of a reef aquarium. Care Level Easy to Moderate Reef Safe ✅ Yes Diet Microalgae Film algae Diatoms Seaweed (Nori) Herbivore pellets (supplemental) If natural algae become limited, regular feeding with dried seaweed (Nori) is recommended. Aquarium Requirements Mature reef aquarium Stable water parameters Plenty of live rock with natural algae growth Moderate to strong water movement Water Parameters Temperature: 76–80°F (24–27°C) Salinity: 1.025–1.026 SG pH: 8.1–8.4 Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH Compatibility Peaceful and reef safe. Safe with corals, clams, and most reef inhabitants. Avoid housing with aggressive predators such as triggerfish, large wrasses, puffers, or crabs that may attack mollusks.