{"product_id":"black-devil-snail-2-4cm","title":"[ARRIVED 28-APR-2026] Black Devil Snail 2-4cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eBlack Devil Snail (Faunus ater)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eLarge, peaceful substrate-grazing snail for mature planted and community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick Facts --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5–9 cm adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40L+ recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🟢 Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ scavenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Is this for you --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Good if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a unique, larger ornamental snail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep peaceful community fish or shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have sand or soft substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a snail that helps stir the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Avoid if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep loaches, puffers, crayfish, or aggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou expect heavy algae cleaning on glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep very delicate freshly planted carpets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a snail that breeds in freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Why --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this snail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Devil Snails are large, striking snails known for their long dark shell and active burrowing behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike pest snails, they do not reproduce in freshwater aquariums, making them a low-risk addition for planted and community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture Reference: https:\/\/aquariumbreeder.com\/black-devil-snail-detailed-guide-care-diet-and-breeding\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Common mistakes --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon mistakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpecting them to clean algae from glass surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping them in soft acidic water → shell erosion risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing sharp gravel instead of softer substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderfeeding in ultra-clean tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing with snail-eating fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Care --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand or fine gravel preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leftover food, algae wafers, pellets, vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable, moderately hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Devil Snails spend much of their time burrowing and grazing through substrate. Sand is ideal because it allows natural digging behaviour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Pair --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful shrimp and nano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf litter and botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium-rich foods or mineral supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand substrate setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Insight --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese snails are often mistaken for rabbit snails, but they behave differently. They spend more time burrowing and substrate-grazing than climbing glass, making them better suited for mature planted tanks with soft substrate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo Black Devil Snails breed in freshwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They require brackish conditions to reproduce, so they generally will not multiply in freshwater aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre they safe with shrimp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are peaceful and commonly kept with dwarf shrimp and nano fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo they eat live plants?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually no, though hungry snails may nibble soft or damaged plant tissue. Keeping them fed reduces this risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the shell becoming white or rough?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell erosion often happens in soft or acidic water. Harder water and calcium supplementation help maintain shell quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre they good algae cleaners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will graze biofilm and leftovers, but they are not heavy glass-cleaning snails like nerites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .nta-product {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  .nta-title {\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  .nta-tagline {\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n    color: #666;\n  }\n\n  .nta-box {\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    background: #fafafa;\n  }\n\n  .nta-warning {\n    border-left: 4px solid #d9534f;\n  }\n\n  .nta-highlight {\n    background: #f5f5f5;\n    padding: 12px;\n    border-left: 4px solid #333;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n\n  details {\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n\n  summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: bold;\n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43077344067793,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/arrived-28-apr-2026-black-devil-snail-2-4cm-9921140.jpg?v=1777400109","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/black-devil-snail-2-4cm","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}