Devil Thorn Snail - Faunus ater

🐌 Devil Spike Snail – Faunus ater

Common Name
Devil Spike Snail

Scientific Name
Faunus ater

📏 Size
approx. 3–5 cm

🏡 Care
Easy to moderate
Pure freshwater snail, prefers slightly brackish water if available
Needs a well-planted aquarium with fine substrate for digging

🌿 Diet
Omnivore
Eats algae, biofilm, and food scraps
Supplements include vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or specialized snail food

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Mostly diurnal
Digs and aerates the substrate, keeps the aquarium clean
Does not attack healthy plants

🐠 Tank Mates
Very peaceful
Combines well with shrimp, fish, and other snail species

⭐ Special Features
Distinctive, dark-colored shell shape
Slow-growing, long-lived snail
Popular for aquariums with sand or fine-grained substrate