Nassarius Snails (LG)

• Care levelEasy
• Reef safeYes
• TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful scavenger; does not prey on tankmates
• Temperature72–78 °F
• Salinity1.023–1.025 SG
• pH8.1–8.4
• Min tank20 gallons
• Favorite foods
  1. Uneaten meaty food
  2. Carrion / dead animals
  3. Detritus
• Max size1 in (2.5 cm)

In plain words: The nassarius snail is a small snail. It is about as long as your fingernail. It lives buried in the sand. It sticks up a long tube, like a snorkel. The tube lets it breathe and smell the water.

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