- fascinating large snail
- dark shell
- metallic overpainted
- well suited for community aquariums
Devil's Thorn Snail - Faunus ater
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from over 3,000 reviews "A very special snail in the aquarium is the devil's thorn snail Faunus ater, which is widely distributed Southeast Asia. The genus is monophyletic, which means that there is only one species in this genus. The devil's thorn snail impresses with its almost black body and the black, often coppery overpainted spiral shell. It can grow up to eight centimeters long and tapers to a point at the back. In nature, they are found in large numbers in the lower reaches of larger rivers and also in brackish estuaries, usually on muddy substrates. Although the Devil's Thorn Snail is separately sexual, it is not possible to distinguish males from females by external characteristics.
All in all, the Devil's Thorn Snail is very peaceful and gets along with other aquarium inhabitants without any problems, provided they do not eat snails. Aggressive fish, however, cause them to burrow into the bottom. It feels especially comfortable in an aquarium with a sandy bottom.
So far it has not been possible to breed the devil's thorn snail in the aquarium. In nature, the young are washed into the sea with the current, where they grow into juvenile snails, which then migrate back to the estuaries.
As for food, we feed Faunus ater with very great success with Natureholic snail feed. They also like to utilize food remains and dead plant parts and graze algae carpets. However, you should always feed the large snails as well. Although devil's thorn snails are always wild-caught, they are quite robust and uncomplicated and get used to the new living conditions in the aquarium very quickly.
Our food recommendation: With the Natureholic Snail Feed Power Paste you create a feeding lawn that is very well accepted by all aufwuchs feeding snails. Also delicate wild-caught snails such as racing snails or staghorn snails, which are stressed after transport and do not go to conventional food, can be fed up well with it.
Our plant recommendation: Use for the planting NatureHolic InVitros. These are free of snails, planarians and other unwanted co-inhabitants. Also free of algae spores, bacteria and fungi.
Expert Tip: We recommend for fish keeping the NatureHolic 3 Phase Liquid. The care set offers the best all-round protection for your animals. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.
Actively prevent outbreaks: With the invisible Natureholic Snail Barrier you prevent the escape and loss of your snails from the aquarium.
| Scientific name: | Faunus ater (Linnaeus, 1758) |
| German name: | Devil's Thorn Snail |
| Difficulty level: | suitable for beginners |
| Origin/Distribution: | Southeast Asia |
| Coloration: | Shell very smooth and black, often overpainted with copper, body black with light pigments |
| Age expectancy: | up to 8 years |
| Water parameters: | pH 6.5 to 8.5, KH above 3, GH up to 22, temperature 23 to 30 °C |
| Tank size: | from 54 l |
| Food: | Algae deposits and growth a supplementary feeding should take place, the animals are accustomed to Natureholic snail feed. As vacation food we recommend the AlgaePlates, which last at least 2 weeks in the aquarium without polluting the water! |
| Reproduction: | Uncontrolled reproduction does not take place, reproduction in freshwater is not possible |
| Behavior: | very peaceful |
| Socialization: | with shrimps, other peaceful snails, mussels, with peaceful fishes |
| Further information | Remove racing snail eggs in the aquarium, NatureHolic Booster - liquid food for shrimp, snails and mussels, Autumn leaves in the aquarium - treats for shrimp & co |
- Item no: 1609
- EAN No.: 7427061486643
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