Lava Snail Care Guide
Faunus sp.'magma'
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 8.0 cm / 3.2"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Herbivorous; feeds on algae and decaying plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with most freshwater aquarium setups, beneficial for algae control.
Good to Know
Lava Snails are notable for their striking dark shells with red or orange patterns, resembling flowing lava.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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