Stocky Ceriths (M/L)

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Invertebrates · Snails

Stocky Ceriths (M/L)

Cerithium litteratum

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From our species guide

Care at a glance

Care levelEasy
Reef safeYes
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful grazer; ignores corals, fish and inverts
Temperature72–78 °F
Salinity1.023–1.025 SG
pH8.1–8.4
Min tank20 gallons
Favorite foods
1. Film algae / diatoms
2. Detritus / leftover food
3. Algae wafers / nori
Max size1.5 in (3.8 cm)

In plain words: The stocky cerith is a small snail with a pointy shell shaped like a cone. The shell is white with rows of dark brown dots, a bit like dotted lines. It is about as long as the top part of your thumb.

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About the Stocky Ceriths (M/L)