Cerith Snail (Cerithium litteratum)
Invertebrate in the family Cerithiidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCerithium litteratum
FamilyCerithiidae
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyReef Safe
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size1 in
Minimum tank size10 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Diet and feeding
Cerith snails are detritivores and algae grazers, consuming biofilm, microalgae, and organic detritus. They supplement with dried seaweed and blanched vegetables if natural food sources become limited.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from North Carolina to Brazil, including the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
Log Cerith Snail in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Cerith Snail alongside everything else in your reef.
