Snail – Velutin

Velutin Snail Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 10cm (4″)

Diet: Omnivore (Often eats sea squirts)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Unknown

Scientific Name: Coriocella Nigra

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Velutin snails are very rare and hardly ever seen in the aquarium hobby. Their scientific name is Coriocella Nigra but they are often referred to as the velutin snail. They are a part of the velutinidae family. Velutin snails can grow up to 4”, due to their rarity in the hobby their lifespan is unknown. Velutin snails are omnivores, their favourite food is sea squirts but they can also survive off of different types of algae. Velutin snails have a minimum tank size of 30 gallons. Velutin snails are peaceful and will not bother corals or invertebrates. Velutin snails have an internal shell with most of their soft tissue outside of their shell. Their outer tissue is not retractable and should be handled delicately.