Black Devil Snail (Faunus ater)

Faunus ater, commonly known as the Black Devil Snail, is a distinctive aquarium snail with a long, cone-shaped shell and peaceful temperament. It spends most of its time exploring the substrate, grazing on biofilm and consuming leftover food.

This species is particularly popular in freshwater aquariums because it helps clean surfaces without damaging healthy plants. It appreciates sandy substrates where it can partially bury itself and search for food naturally.

Scientific name: Faunus ater
Common name: Black Devil Snail
Origin: Southeast Asia
Size: approximately 5–9 cm
Minimum aquarium size: 60 l
Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 7.0–8.0
Diet: algae, biofilm, leftover food, sinking foods and plant-based foods
Behaviour: peaceful aquarium snail
Difficulty: easy