Faunus Bicolor
✅ Level: Easy — a useful, elongated snail species for the community aquarium.
Faunus Bicolor is an elongated snail species from Asia that likes to burrow into the substrate and clean up food remnants there. A useful addition that, once in a group, also reproduces easily.
🐠 Animal specifications
| Max. length | ±5 cm |
| Temperature | 22–27°C |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Min. aquarium length | 20 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Min. group size | 5 pieces |
| Breeding behavior | Livebearer |
| Origin | Asia |
| Family | Pachychilidae |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🏪 Collection & guarantee
- Only available for collection at our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
- Feel free to inspect the snail carefully in the store when collecting
- Feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when collecting
✂️ Care
Keep in a group of at least 5. Faunus Bicolor likes to burrow into the substrate and clean up food remnants there — a useful addition to your aquarium's substrate. As a live-bearing species, this snail reproduces quite easily with sufficient food and a group.
🐠 Combination tip
Completely peaceful and good to combine with most peaceful community fish and shrimp.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Why don't I see my snail?
Faunus Bicolor likes to burrow into the substrate — this is normal behavior, not always visible on the surface.
Does this snail reproduce easily?
Yes, as a live-bearing species, Faunus Bicolor reproduces quite easily with sufficient food and a group.
Is this snail suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely peaceful and good to combine with shrimp.
Do you have another question? Feel free to visit our store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
Why Aquarium Plant Shop?
- Many types of aquarium fish in stock.
- Pick up in store is possible 6 days a week.
- Livestock will not be shipped.
