Cerith Snail
Cerithium sp.
| Identification | Long, spiral, elongated shell in mottled tan and brown with numerous tightly stacked whorls tapering to a point. One of the most distinctively shaped aquarium snails. |
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| Maximum Length | 1.5 inches |
| Origin | Caribbean, Florida |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
| Reef Compatibility | Excellent |
Behavior
Highly active day and night. Excellent for cleaning substrate, glass, and rockwork. Will burrow into the top layer of sand to consume detritus. Among the hardiest snails in the hobby. May lay small spiral egg masses on glass — this is harmless.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivore / Detritivore. Grazes on film algae, cyanobacteria, diatoms, and organic detritus in the substrate.
Cautions
Sensitive to copper-based medications. Egg masses on glass are harmless and can be removed manually if desired.