[ARRIVED 28-APR-2026] Black Devil Snail 2-4cm

Quick Facts

• Size: Approx. 5–9 cm adult
• Tank Size: 40L+ recommended
• Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Diet: Omnivore / scavenger
• Plant Safe: Mostly yes

Is this for you?

✔️ Good if:

• You want a unique, larger ornamental snail
• You keep peaceful community fish or shrimp
• You have sand or soft substrate
• You want a snail that helps stir the substrate

❌ Avoid if:

• You keep loaches, puffers, crayfish, or aggressive fish
• You expect heavy algae cleaning on glass
• You keep very delicate freshly planted carpets
• You want a snail that breeds in freshwater

Why this snail?

Black Devil Snails are large, striking snails known for their long dark shell and active burrowing behaviour.

Unlike pest snails, they do not reproduce in freshwater aquariums, making them a low-risk addition for planted and community tanks.

Picture Reference: https://aquariumbreeder.com/black-devil-snail-detailed-guide-care-diet-and-breeding/

Care made simple

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• Substrate: Sand or fine gravel preferred
• Diet: Leftover food, algae wafers, pellets, vegetables
• Water: Stable, moderately hard water

Black Devil Snails spend much of their time burrowing and grazing through substrate. Sand is ideal because it allows natural digging behaviour. 

Pair with

• Peaceful shrimp and nano fish
• Leaf litter and botanicals
• Calcium-rich foods or mineral supplements
• Sand substrate setups

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