Ivory cerith
Cerithium eburneum
Familia : Cerithiidae
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Small marine snail very useful for cleaning sand and algae.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Sandy and rocky areas of coral reefs
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura22–28 °C
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Tanque mín.
20 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
3 cm
Esperanza de vida
2 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Maintain salinity 1.023-1.025 and temperature 22-28°C. Provide a sandy substrate for burrowing. Compatible with peaceful fish and corals.