{"id":9443,"date":"2026-02-17T18:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/nassarius-snail-nassarius-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:53:55","slug":"nassarius-snail-nassarius-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=nassarius-snail-nassarius-sp","title":{"rendered":"Nassarius Snail Nassarius Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"61\">Nassarius Snail (<em data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"34\">Nassarius<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"84\"><strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"82\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"413\">The Nassarius Snail is a small but highly effective scavenger known for its burrowing behavior and distinctive long siphon. Often hiding beneath the sand, it quickly emerges at feeding time, helping to aerate the substrate and clean up uneaten food before it can decay \u2014 an essential member of any reef or marine cleanup crew.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"432\"><strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"430\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"582\">Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean regions, <em data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"506\">Nassarius<\/em> species are commonly found in sandy coastal areas and shallow reef flats.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"602\"><strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"600\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"784\">Carnivorous scavenger that feeds on leftover meaty foods, detritus, and decaying organic matter. Supplement with small pieces of shrimp, fish, or sinking marine pellets as needed.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"807\"><strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"805\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"973\">Completely reef-safe and peaceful. Ideal with other snails, shrimp, and reef-safe fish. Avoid keeping with snail-eating species such as puffers or certain wrasses.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"996\"><strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"994\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1078\">Peaceful. Does not harm corals or other invertebrates, but may feed on carrion.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1107\"><strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1105\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1264\">Perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Hardy, adaptable, and very low maintenance, as long as a sandy substrate is provided for burrowing.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1293\"><strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1291\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1428\">\n<li data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1340\"><strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1312\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 80\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 27\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1375\">\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1375\"><strong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1356\">Salinity:<\/strong> 1.023 \u2013 1.025 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1397\"><strong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1385\">pH:<\/strong> 8.1 \u2013 8.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1428\">\n<p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1428\"><strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1415\">Alkalinity:<\/strong> 8 \u2013 12 dKH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1582\">Active, hardy, and highly beneficial, the Nassarius Snail is an indispensable part of any marine cleanup crew, keeping the sand bed clean and healthy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nassarius Snail (Nassarius sp.) 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