Cerith Snail
(Cerithium spp.)

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Cerith Snail: Your Aquarium’s Hardworking Cleaner!

Introduce the indispensable Cerith Snail to your marine aquarium! These peaceful, diligent scavengers are essential for maintaining a pristine and healthy environment.

Overview

Cerith Snails (Cerithium spp.) feature distinctive elongated, spiral shells, typically in shades of brown, black, or grey, often speckled for camouflage. Growing up to 5 cm, they are primarily nocturnal, emerging to tirelessly graze on various types of algae, detritus, and uneaten food. Their unique burrowing behaviour helps aerate your sand bed, preventing dead spots and promoting overall tank health.

Care Level

Considered very easy to care for, Cerith Snails are hardy and adaptable, making them perfect for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike. They are entirely peaceful and reef-safe, posing no threat to corals or other invertebrates. Avoid housing them with aggressive predators like Triggerfish or certain crabs.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 20 litres is suitable, though 40 litres is recommended for a group of these beneficial snails. Maintain stable water conditions with temperatures between 22-27°C, a pH range of 8.0-8.5, and a specific gravity of 1.023-1.025. A deep sand bed is highly beneficial to support their natural burrowing behaviour.

Diet

Cerith Snails are omnivorous, consuming a wide array of algae, including diatoms, film algae, hair algae, and cyanobacteria. They also voraciously scavenge detritus, uneaten fish food, and decaying organic matter. Supplement their diet with algae wafers if natural food sources become scarce.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Cerith Snail online from us, you’re investing in healthy aquarium fish and a thriving cleanup crew. Our Cerith Snails are responsibly sourced and meticulously cared for, ensuring they arrive vigorous and ready to contribute to your aquarium’s cleanliness. We prioritize humane shipping practices for every invertebrate.

• Scientific Name: Cerithium spp.
• Common Name / Variant: Cerith Snail
• Maximum Size: 2.5-5 cm
• Origin: Caribbean Sea / Indo-Pacific
• pH Range: 8.0–8.5
• Temperature: 22–27°C
• Lifespan: Up to 3-5 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom / Mid

Add these diligent Cerith Snails to your cleanup crew today!