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Aquatic Arts 3 Live Black Devil Spike Snails | Freshwater Fish Tank Washer | Tetra / Guppy / Betta Safe Snails for Aquariums

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  • Also known as the Lava Snail or Faunus ater, the Black Devil Snail is an extremely hardy and large freshwater snail species.
  • Black Devil Snails feature gorgeous, glossy snail shells that range in color from chocolate brown to black. They look similar in shape and size to Giant Sulawesi Snails.
  • These are peaceful aquarium snails and completely safe to keep with freshwater fish (e.g. Kuhli Loach fish, Glass Fish, etc.), live shrimp, and other aquarium animals.
  • They feed on leftover fish food, such as catfish food, tetra fish food, etc. They also help wash aquarium glass, substrate, and decorations (such as PVC aquarium decor).
  • Basic aquarium accessories required, such as an aquarium pump and filter. All Aquatic Arts plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!

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Black Devil Spike Snails (Faunus ater) are large snails with dark colored shells, growing up to 3 inches when fully grown. Also known as Lava Snails, their long shells taper into sharp, spike-like points and range from shades of chocolate brown to deep blacks. Their bodies are often gray/black or chestnut brown. These snails are relatives to the popular Malaysian Trumpet Snails, but they are more similar in shape and size to Giant Sulawesi Snails. They primarily come from brackish waters in Thailand, but are also found in other parts of Asia. They thrive in freshwater, but will only breed in salt water, so you never have to worry about overpopulation in your house aquarium with these snails! Black Devil Snails are more resilient and active than Giant Sulawesi Snails, having the ability to move faster throughout the aquarium. They are also capable of living in colder temperatures and are known as excellent aquarium substrate washers. These peaceful aquarium snails are safe to keep with dwarf shrimp, large shrimp, and other snails, but we recommend keeping your living decorations out of reach, as these snails are known to graze on live plants. However, they typically leave Marimo Balls alone. These snails are also safe to keep in most types of freshwater fish aquariums, such as a Cory Cat aquarium, Betta fish tank (often misspelled as Beta aquariums), or Tetra community aquarium. Basic aquarium supplies are required when raising these snails, such as a fish tank filter system (e.g. C3 Power filter, poly filter, etc.) and an LED aquarium light fixture (e.g. Ray aquarium light).

CARE GUIDELINES:

- Temperature: 71° - 82° F (22° - 28° C)

- pH: 6.8 - 7.5

- KH: 5 - 15 dKH

- Minimum tank size: 10 gallons per snail

- Average adult size: 2 - 3" (5 - 7.6 cm)

- Average purchase size: 1 - 3" (2.5 - 7.6 cm)

- Aquatic Arts is an American aquarium company!

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 7 x 6 inches; 11.2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3 Live
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 812548035143
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Aquatic Arts
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NWKBCXR
  • Customer Reviews:
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Yoooo these snails are DOPE AF!!! I was expecting them to be half inch to 1 and half inch. NOPE all over 2 inches. The order was for 5 Black Devil Spike Snails. These Bad Ass MF'ers sent 6. The look nice and healthy no shell cracks. Damn near perfect. The packaging was great secure and came with heating pad. Will definitely be buying from Aquatic Arts in the future. 10 out of 10
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Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick order..excellent snails
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
Size: 3-SNAILSVerified Purchase
These things came in a day after i ordered. They are all doing well.
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Matthew Medcalf
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome service and product!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
Size: 3-SNAILSVerified Purchase
The snails arrived today, 1 day early, and I could not be happier. They all immediately began their work in my tank. Super cool and super thankful for your attention to detail when shipping. This is a very professional company.
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Leana K-M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dope AF!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
Size: 5-SNAILSVerified Purchase
Yoooo these snails are DOPE AF!!! I was expecting them to be half inch to 1 and half inch. NOPE all over 2 inches. The order was for 5 Black Devil Spike Snails. These Bad Ass MF'ers sent 6. The look nice and healthy no shell cracks. Damn near perfect. The packaging was great secure and came with heating pad. Will definitely be buying from Aquatic Arts in the future. 10 out of 10
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Leana K-M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dope AF!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
Yoooo these snails are DOPE AF!!! I was expecting them to be half inch to 1 and half inch. NOPE all over 2 inches. The order was for 5 Black Devil Spike Snails. These Bad Ass MF'ers sent 6. The look nice and healthy no shell cracks. Damn near perfect. The packaging was great secure and came with heating pad. Will definitely be buying from Aquatic Arts in the future. 10 out of 10
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Rbrt Groves
5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect 'Product' and Transaction
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
Size: 5-SNAILSVerified Purchase
This is my first time buying any aquatic creatures via Amazon. The shipping was supposed to take an extra week or more before shipping but ended up coming within 4 days of my order. There were 6 Black Devil Spike Snails that were sent to me (I assume one extra in case another didn't make it) and were packed like gold was being shipped. They were well protected and packed with extreme care. I didn't see the instructions for climatizing them to my tanks so I jumped the gun a bit. I have put separated them into three tanks and have waited until now (about a month later) to write the review. Each one seems to be thriving; I purchased these as a recommendation in controlling some algae issues I have in a couple of the tanks. I think it is 'hair algae' but I have nothing to confirm it except visuals. One tank is perfectly clear of the issue and another was much worse but is now clearing up decently.

I did contact the company via an Amazon order link to let them know how impressed I was with receiving them so fast and all alive. They responded with appreciation (thanks Preston) and asked me to consider writing a review. I would have done so on the spot but wanted to give a little time to make sure they all remained alive, active, and did the job I was hoping.
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Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great looking snails!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
Size: 5-SNAILSVerified Purchase
Very healthy looking snails! I absolutely love them
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Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great looking snails!
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
Very healthy looking snails! I absolutely love them
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Anne McDonnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Healthy! Arrived quickly! Packaged Well!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
Size: 3-SNAILSVerified Purchase
love them.
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Anne McDonnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Healthy! Arrived quickly! Packaged Well!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
love them.
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Lainey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, and healthy
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
Size: 10-SNAILSVerified Purchase
These snails are so fun to watch and a great addition to my tanks.
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M. Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
Size: 3-SNAILSVerified Purchase
Is perfect!
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