Please note - All our marine livestock can only be kept in saltwater aquariums, not freshwater aquariums.

Scientific Name:
Nassarius Sp.

Please note – The image used above is for illustration purposes only; Size, colour and sex may vary. Many of our livestock species are sold as juveniles and have not yet reached their full size and colour potential. If you have any concerns about the size or colour of the livestock you wish to order, please contact our livestock team via our support centre before placing your order. Due to the large quantities of livestock orders daily, the livestock team will are unable to select fish / shrimp to meet specific gender or aesthetic needs.

How easy are they to care for?
Easy

How large can they grow?
½”

Where in the world are they from?
Caribbean, Indonesia, Mexico

What is the ideal number to keep together?
You can keep in small or large groups, just make sure not to overstock and enough food is available.

What water conditions do they require?
SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
23-27 deg C (73-81 deg F)

What should you feed them?
A mix of mysis, brine, copepods krill and fish/lobster eggs, muscle etc.

How compatible are they with other fish?
Best not kept with hermits of a similar size that may steal their shell.

Can they be bred in captivity?
No

Are they reef safe?
Yes