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Nassarius Snail (Nassarius vibex)

Nassarius Snail

Nassarius vibex

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Lives buried in sand and pops up at feeding time. Needs a sand bed.

Adult size
1 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Scavenger: leftover meaty food in the sand
Start a saltwater build to add this

Gets along with

Cerith SnailBlue-leg Hermit CrabAstrea SnailYellow Clown GobyScarlet Reef Hermit CrabTrochus SnailNeon GobySkunk Cleaner Shrimp

Think twice about

Blue Devil Damselfish — too aggressive for itValentini Puffer — eats snails, crabs and shrimp and nips coralsDwarf Fuzzy Lionfish — too aggressive for itMaroon Clownfish — too aggressive for itSnowflake Moray Eel — eats crabs, shrimp and small fishPicasso Triggerfish — eats invertebrates and rearranges rock

Easy corals it leaves alone

BlastomussaDuncan CoralZoanthidsCandy Cane CoralPulsing XeniaRicordea Mushroom

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.