Nassarius pullus

Nassarius pullus – Micro-burrowing snail for reef aquarium

Nassarius pullus is a reef snail of very small size (about 5 mm), perfectly suited for the inaccessible corners of your aquarium's sand. Its burrowing behavior promotes substrate oxygenation and stimulates the proliferation of beneficial bacteria.

A discreet and efficient micro cleaner

Like its cousin, the Nassarius vibex, this small marine snail is an excellent detritivore. It spends its days buried in the sand, emerging to the surface when it detects a food source. Thanks to its tiny size, it slips into places where other snails cannot go, thus cleaning the smallest corners of the aquarium.

Maintenance Conditions

• Minimum recommended volume: 30 liters
• Temperature: 23°C to 27°C
• pH: 8.0 to 8.4
• Substrate: fine sand at least 2-3 cm thick
• Compatibility: perfect with fish, invertebrates, and corals

Reproduction and behavior

To encourage the reproduction of Nassarius pullus, it is advisable to form a group of at least 5 individuals and occasionally feed them with thawed shelled cooked shrimp. This small snail is perfectly harmless and very useful for maintaining a living substrate.

Arrival Precautions

After transport, it is common for Nassarius pullus to simulate death by letting its foot protrude from the shell, often upside down. This posture is a common defense mechanism. If no movement is observed after 48 hours, contact us. Ensure that no predators (shrimp, fire worm…) disturb it during this adaptation period.

Why choose Nassarius pullus?

• Very small reef snail (5 mm), ideal for narrow areas
• Active burrower, it stirs the sand and stimulates the substrate
• Compatible with all types of marine aquariums
• Possible reproduction in aquariums with suitable feeding
• Natural solution against organic waste

With Nassarius pullus, optimize the maintenance of your substrate and encourage the development of microfauna in your reef aquarium, even in the narrowest areas.