{"id":3158,"date":"2026-02-16T23:24:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/cerith-snail-cerithium-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:24:38","slug":"cerith-snail-cerithium-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=cerith-snail-cerithium-sp","title":{"rendered":"Cerith Snail Cerithium Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"58\">Cerith Snail (<em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"31\">Cerithium<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"81\"><strong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"79\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"335\">The Cerith Snail is a small, hardy, and elegant marine snail with a beautifully patterned spiral shell. Constantly on the move, it helps aerate the substrate, consume detritus, and control algae, making it an essential member of any reef cleanup crew.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"354\"><strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"352\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"504\">Native to the Indo-Pacific region, <em data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"401\">Cerithium<\/em> species are commonly found on sandy and rubble substrates, often near coral reefs and seagrass beds.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"524\"><strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"522\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"706\">Primarily herbivorous and detritivorous, feeding on microalgae, biofilm, and leftover organic matter. Will also scavenge on small bits of prepared food if natural algae is scarce.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"729\"><strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"727\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"912\">Completely reef-safe and peaceful. Compatible with all non-aggressive fish, corals, and invertebrates. Avoid predators such as puffers, wrasses, or crabs that may attack the snail.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"935\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"933\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1030\">Peaceful. Contributes to substrate health and cleanliness without harming other inhabitants.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1057\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1189\">Ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Hardy, low-maintenance, and adaptable to most reef and marine tank setups.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1218\"><strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<li data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1265\">\n<p data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1265\"><strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1237\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1300\"><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1281\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.023 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1322\"><strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1310\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1340\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1534\">Active, efficient, and visually appealing, the Cerith Snail (<em data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1427\">Cerithium<\/em> sp.) is an indispensable part of a reef cleanup crew, keeping sand beds aerated and algae under control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cerith Snail (Cerithium sp.) Overview The Cerith Snail is a small, hardy, and elegant marine snail with a beautifully patterned spiral shell. Constantly on the move, it helps aerate the substrate, consume detritus, and control algae, making it an essential member of any reef cleanup crew. 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