Cerith Snail

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Easy
• Diet: Omnivore
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef-Safe: Yes
• Source: Maricultured
• Approximate Purchase Size: 0.5"
• Approximate Max Size: 1"

Overview

The Cerith Snail (Cerith sp.) makes up for its small size with a big appetite. Active mostly at night, these spiral shelled scavengers consume detritus, uneaten fish food, and algae. They enjoy burrowing through the upper layer of your sand bed, keeping it stirred and oxygenated. This ORA variety grows to a length of approximately 1.5” and is native to the Marshall Islands, where they mariculture these invertebrates.

Note: Image is a representation of what to expect. The animal you receive may vary slightly in appearance.