Aquatic Arts 1 Live Cappuccino Spike Snail | Freshwater Aquarium Scraper | Nano Fish Tank Filter | Glass Clearing Snails

The Cappuccino Spike Snail (Faunus ater var “Cappuccino”) is a large snail, growing up to 3 inches when fully grown. Its long, glossy shell tapers into a sharp, spike-like point and ranges from shades of amber and red to chocolate brown and deep black. Its body is 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 brackish water, so you never have to worry about overpopulation in your home aquarium with these snails! The Spike Snail is more resilient and active than the Giant Sulawesi Snail and move faster throughout the aquarium. It is also capable of living in colder temperatures and is known as excellent aquarium substrate clearer. This peaceful aquarium inhabitant is safe to keep with dwarf shrimp, large shrimp, and other snails, but we recommend keeping your living decorations out of reach, as this snail is known to graze on live s. However, they typically leave Marimo Moss Balls alone. These snails are also safe to keep in most types of fish aquarium, such as a Corydoras catfish tank, Betta aquarium (often misspelled as Beta aquariums), or Tetra fish tank. Basic aquarium supplies are required when raising these snails, such as a tank filter system (e.g. pink filter, aqua cube filter, etc.) and perhaps an air diffuser for the aquarium (such as an air bubble stone). One or two snails can live comfortably in a nano aquarium, (e.g. nano cubes).

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 inches (5 - 7.6 cm)

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

• Also known as the Lava Snail or Faunus ater, the Cappuccino Spike Snail is a hardy and large freshwater snail species..
• Cappuccino Spike Snails are a colorful variant of the Black Devil Snail. They feature gorgeous, glossy snail shells that range in color from amber and red to deep black..
• These are peaceful aquarium snails and completely safe to keep with freshwater fish, dwarf shrimp, other snails, and other aquarium animals. They are perfect for an air stone aquarium!.
• They feed on leftover fish food, such as fish flakes, fish pellets, etc. They also help clear off aquarium glass, tank substrate, and aquarium decorations (such as PVC aquarium décor)..
• Basic aquarium accessories required, such as an aquarium filter and pump. All Aquatic Arts s and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!.