{"product_id":"black-devil-snail","title":"Black Devil Snail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a bold, unique look to your aquarium with the striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Devil Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known for its long, cone-shaped shell and dark earthy tones, this species brings both visual appeal and practical benefits to any freshwater setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Key Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaunus ater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Devil Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 8–10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Algae, biofilm, detritus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐠 Why Choose Black Devil Snails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese snails are excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean-up crew members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, constantly grazing on algae and organic waste. They help keep your tank tidy while adding a natural, wild aesthetic—perfect for planted tanks and aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Shell Appearance (Important Note)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Devil Snails often show \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eerosion or wear on the tip of their shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every common and completely normal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially in wild caught ones. It does not affect their health or activity. Over time, with good water quality (stable pH, adequate minerals like calcium), new shell growth will appear healthier and darker toward the opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Care Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.5 (alkaline preferred for shell health)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to high (for strong shell growth)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand or fine gravel (they enjoy burrowing)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥬 Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimarily feeds on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural algae and biofilm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeftover fish food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with algae wafers or blanched vegetables if needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABQUATICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491298083094,"sku":"A2601S","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/8348\/3158\/files\/FullSizeRender_1e2e8a48-6ad4-4bb1-b5c9-1a834186b795.jpg?v=1782978690","url":"https:\/\/abquascape.com.au\/products\/black-devil-snail","provider":"abquascape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}