Nassarius coronatus /Super leftover eater

Nassarius coronatus (Crown Nassarius snail)

• • Scientific name: Nassarius coronatus
  • Origin: Indo-Pacific region (mainly from the waters of the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans)
  • Color: Light brown to beige with darker spirals and striking white or cream-colored patterns on the case
  • Size: Can reach up to 3 cm in length
  • Light requirements: Not light dependent
  • Water movement: Moderate to strong water flow
  • Temperature range: 24–28°C
  • PH value: 8.1–8.4
  • Salinity: 1,023–1,025 SG
  • Nutrition: Scavengers and detritus eaters; feeds on dead organic materials, small fish and algal remains
  • Care: Very easy to care for and well-suited for algae and detritus reduction in saltwater aquariums. However, this snail requires sufficient nutrition in the form of organic matter, as it lives on carrion and detritus.
  • Reproduction: Lays eggs, but does not often lead to the development of larvae in aquariums
  • Special features: The Nassarius coronatus is an active, nocturnal snail that regularly searches the substrate to feed on organic debris. It is particularly useful for maintaining the cleanliness of the substrate and ridding the aquarium environment of waste materials. Its remarkable ability to search through the substrate makes it a valuable helper in the aquarium.