The freshwater snail Clea helena (Anentome helena) originates from Southeast Asia and is commonly called the Assassin snail or Snail-eating snail. As their names indicates they had the ability to hunt down and kill other snails and are great solution for snails over-running your aquarium because assassin snails do not reproduce fast, so one snail problem will not be swapped for another. No special requirements are needed to keep these snails. Usually 1 assassin snail per gallon is sufficient. it grows to about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm).
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anentome helena |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 2.5cm |
| pH Range | 7.2 - 8.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 8 - 20 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Carnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Solitary / Territorial |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Assassin snail
The freshwater snail Clea helena (Anentome helena) originates from Southeast Asia and is commonly called the Assassin snail or Snail-eating snail. As their names indicates they had the ability to hunt down and kill other snails and are great solution for snails over-running your aquarium because assassin snails do not reproduce fast, so one snail problem will not be swapped for another. No special requirements are needed to keep these snails. Usually 1 assassin snail per gallon is sufficient. it grows to about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm).
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anentome helena |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 2.5cm |
| pH Range | 7.2 - 8.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Bottom Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 8 - 20 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Carnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Solitary / Territorial |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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