saltwaterAlgae eater
Cerith snail
Cerithium sp.
Quick stats
๐Size
2 to 4cm
๐ชฃMin tank
40L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
22 to 27C
๐งชpH
8.1 to 8.4
๐Water type
saltwater
โณLifespan
1 to 3 years
๐Care notes
Reef safe sand sifter that burrows through substrate and aerates it. Eats algae, cyanobacteria and detritus. Active and visible. Essential in any reef tank clean up crew alongside turbo and nassarius snails.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Algae, cyanobacteria, detritus, film algae. Natural grazer that works constantly cleaning the substrate.
โจBenefits
Keeps the sandbed clean and oxygenated. Prevents cyanobacteria from taking over the substrate in reef tanks.
๐ฃBreeding control
Will not breed in aquarium. Zero overpopulation risk. Safe for any reef tank setup.
๐คGood tankmates
Most reef fish, Cleaner shrimp, Other CUC members


