Cerithium caeruleum sandsnegle

Cerithium caeruleum sandsnegle  CERITHIUM CAERULEUM - CERITH SAND SNAIL The Cerith Sand Snail (Cerithium caeruleum) mainly  stays in the substrate during the day.  It also  frees the sand from cyanobacteria  by chewing it through. At night it becomes active and  rasps algae deposits off stones and glass.  It also  eats organic waste.  Thus the Cerith Sand Snail has an important cleaning function in the aquarium. The Cerith Sand Snail should be kept in aquaria from  10 liters  which offer enough fine substrate. In order to achieve the desired cleaning effect circa  ten snails per 100 litres  should be introduced. The snails are in general  very peaceful and easy to care for  animals. The most important facts about Cerith Sand Snails at a glance: Scientific name:  Cerithium Caeruleum Popular name:  Cerith Sand Snail Maximum size:  3 cm Minimum aquarium size:  10 litres Care level:  easy Compatibleness:  peaceful Keeping:  ca. ten snails per 100 litres Feeding:  cyanobacteria, algae, organic waste