Giant Knobby Cerith Snail
(CERITHIUM NODULOSUM )
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Giant Knobby Cerith Snail
(CERITHIUM NODULOSUM )
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Brown, White
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 73-79° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
3"
Family
Strombidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Brown, White
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 73-79° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
3"
Family
Strombidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
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Overview
The Giant Knobby Cerith Snail Cerithium nodulosum is a hardworking member of a clean-up crew and will make a logical addition to your reef aquarium because of its size and appetite. It consumes detritus and several types of algae including film algae, hair algae, diatoms, and some types of cyanobacteria. White in appearance, it has a shell with a prominent spire, whorls, and protruding knobs. Areas of creamy coloration and black striations add interest to this large Cerith snail.
The Giant Knobby Cerith Snail is believed to be the largest Cerith snail in the world and in nature is found in the sand on coral reefs throughout the world. In a home aquarium, it will be found in the sand substrate, or cleaning rocks and aquarium glass.
This member of the Cerithiidae family reproduces by broadcast spawning.
Approximate shipping size: 2” to 4”