{"product_id":"lava-snail-faunus-ater","title":"Lava Snail - Faunus ater","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaunus ater – Lava Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLava Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaunus ater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a striking freshwater and brackish-water snail known for its long, tapered shell and deep charcoal to black coloration. Its sleek, volcanic appearance gives it a distinctive look that stands apart from more commonly kept aquarium snails, making it an excellent choice for aquarists looking for something unusual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLava Snails are peaceful scavengers that spend much of their time exploring the substrate, rocks, driftwood, and aquarium décor. They feed on biofilm, soft algae, detritus, and leftover foods, helping keep the aquarium tidy while adding visual interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive long, dark cone-shaped shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful and community friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent scavenger and biofilm grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe with healthy aquarium plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for freshwater and brackish setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique appearance for specialty aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally will not overpopulate freshwater aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaunus ater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lava Snail \/ Black Devil Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to hard water preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Biofilm, soft algae, detritus, sinking pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLava Snails do best in established aquariums with stable water conditions and plenty of natural grazing surfaces. Adequate calcium and mineral content are important for maintaining strong shell growth, while prolonged exposure to very soft or acidic water should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough they will graze naturally throughout the aquarium, supplemental feeding is recommended. Good options include algae wafers, sinking bottom-feeder pellets, spirulina-based foods, and occasional blanched vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaunus ater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a more complex reproductive cycle than common freshwater pest snails and typically requires brackish or marine conditions for successful larval development. As a result, Lava Snails are not expected to establish rapidly reproducing populations in a normal freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dramatic black shell, peaceful temperament, and useful scavenging behaviour, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLava Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent addition to planted tanks, community aquariums, and specialty snail collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaFloraCanada","offers":[{"title":"1-2\" Shell","offer_id":51569809195314,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/4355\/6658\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug13_2026_07_35_23PM.png?v=1786672307","url":"https:\/\/aquafloracanada.ca\/products\/lava-snail-faunus-ater","provider":"AquaFloraCanada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}