Nassarius Snegle

Quick Stats Care Level Easy Temperament Peaceful Color Form Black, Tan, White Diet Carnivore Reef Compatible Yes Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Max. Size ½" Origin Caribbean, Indonesia, Mexico Family Nassariidae What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information Overview The Nassarius Snail is a little snail with a big appetite. This hungry critter glides through your aquarium foraging for food. The Nassarius Snail is an efficient scavenger and detritus eater and is the perfect member of your reef aquarium cleanup crew. You will be pleased at how quickly a small group of Nassarius Snails will clear detritus, uneaten food, decaying organics, and fish waste. The Nassarius Snail is a small scavenger with an oval, spiral shell that resembles an olive pit. The Nassarius Snail likes to burrow in the sand, usually with its long, tube-like siphon protruding from the substrate. As it searches for food, the Nassarius Snail helps prevent compaction and aerates aquarium substrate. The Nassarius Snail prefers an established aquarium with live rock and a deep sand bed. It is sensitive to high nitrate levels and copper-based medications. The Nassarius Snail is extremely difficult to breed in captivity. Approximate Purchase Size:  1/4" to 1/2"