Distorted nassarius
Nassarius distortus
Family : Nassariidae
InvertebrateMarinesnail
Scavenger snail that cleans up food waste and carcasses.
Popularity
Marine snail
reef algivore
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
The distorted nassarius is a 2-3 cm marine snail with a brownish spiral shell. It is an active scavenger that quickly detects food and buries itself in the sand. Ideal for keeping an aquarium clean.
Habitat
Region :
Sandy and muddy bottoms of reefs
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–28 °C
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
3 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Ponte d'œufs en capsules, développement larvaire planctonique
Care notes
Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 22-28°C. Sandy substrate required. Can be kept in groups. Avoid predatory fish.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance
