Ivory cerith
Cerithium eburneum
Family : Cerithiidae
InvertebrateMarinesnail
Small marine snail very useful for cleaning sand and algae.
Popularity
Marine snail
reef algivore
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
The ivory cerith is a small marine snail (2-3 cm) with an elongated white shell. It lives in sandy areas of coral reefs where it feeds on detritus and algae. It is an excellent cleaner for reef aquariums.
Habitat
Region :
Sandy and rocky areas of coral reefs
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–28 °C
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Herbivore
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
3 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Pond ponte d'œufs dans le sable, développement larvaire planctonique
Care notes
Maintain salinity 1.023-1.025 and temperature 22-28°C. Provide a sandy substrate for burrowing. Compatible with peaceful fish and corals.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance
