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[edit] Cerith snail Scientific Name (ADD HERE) Max. Size: Up to 1 inch Tank Size: (ADD HERE) Aggression: Peaceful Hardiness: Hardy Reef-Safe: Yes Available as captive-bred: (ADD HERE) Hitchhiker? (ADD HERE)

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Physical Description

Cerith snails have an elongated spiral shell that is usually black or brown in color. The shell is also covered in tiny white dots.

Distribution

Carribean, Eastern Pacific, and Mexico

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Behavior

Sustains by feeding on film algae that grow on live rock and aquarium glass (in case of captive specimens). They often like to bury in the substrate for extended periods of time. Some sleep in the sand during the day and climb the glass and rock at night.

Feeding

Feeds on film algae and diatoms mostly. Usually does not need any supplemental feeding.

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Additional Notes

One of the more useful aquarium scavengers for eating algae growth and also stirring the substrate.