Cleanup Crew
Cerith Snail; Cerith sp.
$4.98
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About this invertebrate
About this invertebrate
Cerith Snail; Cerith sp. is a saltwater reef snail (a cerith-type gastropod) that helps keep aquarium surfaces working by browsing film algae and consuming detritus that collects in and around the rock and substrate. In practice, it’s commonly used as a cleanup crew member in marine aquariums, especially where you want additional help handling leftover food and organic buildup.
Features:
- Helps with cleanup by grazing on algae films and other organic debris
- Often burrows or moves through sand and live rock rubble to reach trapped detritus
- Generally considered reef-safe with typical community invertebrates
- Works well as part of a mixed cleanup crew alongside other grazers/detritivores
- Best results in established tanks with stable water quality and available grazing areas
Specifications:
- Scientific identification: Cerith sp. (species not specified)
- Care level: Generally easy for established saltwater aquariums
- Diet (general): Detritus and algae/film growth; will also benefit from available leftover foods in the system
- Tank suitability: Saltwater / reef aquariums
- Placement: Add to live rock and/or near sand; allow time to explore and settle
- Temperature (typical marine range): About 72–78°F (22–26°C)
- Salinity (typical marine range): About 1.020–1.025 SG
- pH (typical reef range): About 8.1–8.4
- Temperament/compatibility: Non-predatory; generally compatible with community reef inhabitants
