Cittarium pica (Magpie Shell)
A striking addition to your reef aquarium. The Cittarium pica, better known as the Magpie Shell, is a beautiful sea snail that immediately catches the eye in any marine aquarium. With its distinctive black-...
A striking addition to your reef aquarium
The Cittarium pica, better known as the Magpie Shell, is a beautiful marine snail that immediately catches the eye in any marine aquarium. With its distinctive black and white markings and sturdy shell, this species not only adds visual appeal but also makes a valuable contribution to the aquarium ecosystem. The Magpie Shell is loved by both beginner and experienced aquarists due to its robustness and active nature.
Natural algaecide
- Effective algae remover on stones and glass
- Helps maintain the biological balance in the aquarium
- Suitable for both smaller and larger marine aquariums
Healthy addition for your aquarium inhabitants
The Cittarium pica is completely reef-safe and can coexist well with other invertebrates and fish. Due to its calm behavior and efficient method of foraging, this snail prevents nuisance and contributes to a healthy living environment for corals and other inhabitants.
Why choose Cittarium pica?
- Unique, high-contrast shell creates a lively appearance
- Long lifespan with proper care
- Supports a clean and stable aquarium climate
Practical information
- Maximum size: up to approx. 7 cm
- Diet: primarily algae, occasionally supplementary plant-based food
- Origin: Caribbean
- Packaging: individually, carefully packed for safe transport
A great addition for every marine aquarist
The Cittarium pica is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a functional and striking addition to their marine aquarium. With its natural beauty and useful properties, this Magpie Shell is a real eye-catcher and a reliable helper in keeping your underwater world clean.
Brand
-
-
Ocean Store
View 3880 other products
Shipment
-
Above € 50,- free delivery in NL & BEIn stock Ordered before 16:00, shipped today *
A striking addition to your reef aquarium. The Cittarium pica, better known as the Magpie Shell, is a beautiful sea snail that immediately catches the eye in any marine aquarium. With its distinctive black-...
Ocean Store
Ocean Store
Ocean Store is a modern webshop with a large selection of reef aquarium equipment, supplements and food for your (marine) aquarium. We excel in reachability, service and speed. Not only in delivery of your ordered goods, but also in the adequate answering of your (marine) aquarium related questions. We are happy to share our passion for reef aquariums with you!
Open: Available Monday / Friday 9:00-20:00
Phone: +31(0)78-6456669
€ 0.99 - € 2999.99
EUR
479190
-
Cittarium pica (Magpie Shell)
In stock€ 7.49
Nassarius Vibex - Zandslak
161690219 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first inhabitants as part of the clean-up crew. The Nassarius Vibex - Sand Snail is approx...
A bit of slack for the player
M926 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first residents as part of the clean-up crew. The Trochus Snail grows to about 3 cm and makes...
Turbo Brunneus - Turboslak
M307 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first residents as part of the clean-up crew. The Turbo Snail grows to approximately 5 cm and makes...
Cerithium Ceruleum - Zwarte Zandslak
Cerithium Caeruleum Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first residents as part of the clean-up crew....
Cypraea Moneta (Porceleinslak)
M320 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first residents as part of the clean-up crew. ...
Astralium (Spiny turban slak)
279-24873 The Astralium has a beautiful star-shaped snail shell. This snail is a very good algae eater and an essential cleaner for any marine aquarium. It feeds mainly on algae that grow...
Astrea (Spiny shell snail)
279-24876 The Astrea Snail grows to about 3 cm and mainly cleans stones and windows, they are also very good for use in an algae plague....
The windowed roof is slaked
279-24781 The Tectus fenestratus grows to about 3 cm and mainly cleans stones and windows, they are also very useful for an algae plague....
Bumblebee snail
279-24890 The Bumblebee snail grows to about 1.5 to 2 cm and mainly cleans stones and windows. They are also very useful for an algae plague.
Babylonia slak (Leopard Snail)
140193180 Babylonia spirata (also known as the Babylonian snail, tiger snail, leopard snail, lion snail, ivory whelk snail, etc.) is probably one of the most beautiful snail species in the aquarium...
Cone roof (Grote algen slak)
154855511 The Tectus Conus is a very beautiful, large snail that is useful for an algae plague but is also beautiful to look at.
Partner partner (Zandslak)
171954244 The Mitra mitra (Sand Snail) is a beautiful sand snail, somewhat larger in size, approximately 5 cm. This snail has a large habit of eating bristle worms and food scraps. Features Can be used together with...
Turbo Mexican - Turboslak
M981 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first residents as part of the clean-up crew. The Mexican Turbo Snail lives about 7 to 8...
Conomurex Luhuanus
189581721 Conomurex luhuanus, common name the Strawberry Shell, is a species of medium-sized sea snail. The interior is usually colored strongly orange, red or pink and the inner lip edge is black or chocolate...
Nerita Polita (Raceslak)
190023848 Nerita polita, also known as the "racing snail". It inhabits large parts of the Indo-West Pacific and is very common. The Nerita polita grows to about 3 to 4 cm and mainly makes the stones...
striated oven (Heremietkreeft)
167440469 Hermit crabs such as Clibanarius striolatus are very interesting animals and good cleaners, which is why they are often part of the clean-up team that first enters the aquarium. Kenme...
The roof of the pyramids slak
124038124 The Tectus pyramis grows to about 10 cm and mainly cleans stones and windows, they are also very useful for an algae plague.... Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums...
Euprotomus Bulla
103283427 Euprotomus Bulla is a species of medium-sized sea snail/sand snail. The interior is usually pearlescent colored. Features Grows to about 8 cm Eats waste in the sand, but also frozen food and flakes...
Dolabella auricularia (Zeehaas)
198022284 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first residents as part of the clean-up crew. The Sea Hare grows to about 10 cm and makes...
Cypraea Tigris / Tiger cowrie (Porcelain)
145423816 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first inhabitants as part of the clean-up crew. Cypraea tigris / Tiger cowrie (Porclain snail...
Ovula ovum (Common egg cowrie)
145644000 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first inhabitants as part of the clean-up crew.
Strombus luhuanus (Strawberry conch)
153090330 Conomurex luhuanus, common name the Strawberry Shell, is a species of medium-sized sea snail. The interior is usually colored strongly orange, red or pink and the inner lip edge is black or chocolate...
Shield claws (Black keyhole clear)
SNA-SU-047132 Snails are not only fun in most marine aquariums but also very useful, as they will usually be the first inhabitants as part of the clean-up crew.
Jorunna Funebris (Satijnslak)
138444161 The Jorunna Funebris (Satin Snail) is a beautiful addition to the aquarium. The sea rabbit is a particularly beautiful animal that grows to a size of 5 to 7 cm. They live in pairs or solitary, and can...
Laevistrombus Canarium (The dog conch)
174398773 Laevistrombus Canarium (The dog conch) is a species of medium-sized sea snail/sand snail. The interior is usually pearlescent colored.
Cirrhilabrus rubeus (male) (Ruby Longfin Fairy Wrasse)
CI-RUB-012892
