Description: overviewApproximate Purchase Size: 1/2"Scientific NameCerithium spp. Reef CompatibleYes Care LevelBeginner DispositionPeaceful Min. Tank Size10 gallons Mature Size1 inch Placement in tankAny DietOmnivore RangeEastern Pacific, Mexico, Caribbean Don't let the Cerith Snail's small adult size fool you. As well as having a gorgeous, elongated spiral shell, this active scavenger can consume large amounts of detritus, uneaten food, fish waste, and algae. Plus, this species of the Cerithium genus often burrows in your aquarium sand and helps maintain adequate oxygen levels in the substrate.Native to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific off the coast of Mexico, the Cerith Snail does best in larger, well-established reef systems with deep sand beds. This voracious feeder is most active at night. In fact, breeding pairs of Cerith Snails will lay their eggs on your aquarium glass just after dark in long, stringy curves. However, since these eggs take a while to develop, they are often consumed by other tankmates or removed from the water column by filtration before the eggs have a chance to hatch. The Cerith Snail is extremely difficult to breed in captivity. Not only is determining the sexes difficult, but the water parameters required to do so are unknown.Like other invertebrates, the Cerith Snail is sensitive to high nitrate levels and copper based medications. It also requires a gradual acclimation process, preferably the drip acclimation method, since it is sensitive to even minute changes in water parameters.DOA RULES IMPORTANT: Please read before buying this live product: I guarantee live arrival of our live specimens: BUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS MUST BE METSomeone must be present to receive and inspect the package on the FIRST DELIVERY attempt. We must be notified of DOA (dead on arrival) within TWO HOURS of FIRST DELIVERY TIME . PICTURES NEED TO BE OF LIVE ANIMALS IN THE BAG UNOPENED!!! If these conditions are met, then we will replace the DOA at CREDIT ONLY. If you want a replacement you'll need to pay shipping again as SHIPPING IS NONREFUNDABLE. These are live organisms. THEY CANNOT SURVIVE OUTSIDE OR IN YOUR MAILBOX FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. All Orders are shipped on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesday so any orders after Monday will ship the following week.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Marathon, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-14T15:01:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Water Type: Marine
Water Temperature: Tropical
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Snail
