CERITHIUM CAERULEUM - SAND NEEDLE SNAIL
 The sand needle snail (Cerithium caeruleum) spends most of its day in the substrate , which it also frees of cyanobacteria by chewing. At night it becomes active and scrapes algae deposits from stones and panes. It also eats detritus. The sand needle snail thus plays an important role in the cleaning function in the pool.
 The needle snail should be kept in aquariums of 100 liters or more that have a sufficiently fine substrate. Around ten snails should be used per 100 liters to achieve the desired cleaning effect. Sand needle snails are generally very peaceful and easy-care animals.
 The most important things about the sand needle snail at a glance:
 Scientific name: Cerithium caeruleum
 Common name: Sand needle snail
 Maximum size: 3 cm
 Min. tank size: 100 liters
 Difficulty level: easy
 Compatibility: peaceful
 Recommended stocking: approx. ten snails per 100 liters
 Food: cyanobacteria, algae, detritus