{"product_id":"assassin-snail","title":"Assassin Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnentome helena\u003c\/em\u003e (commonly sold as \u003cem\u003eClea helena\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assassin Snail \/ Snail-Eating Snail\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssassin Snails are small freshwater predatory snails best known for naturally controlling populations of unwanted pest snails. They actively hunt common nuisance snails such as bladder, pond, ramshorn, and Malaysian trumpet snails, making them a popular alternative to chemical snail-control treatments. They are easily recognized by their attractive yellow-and-dark-brown striped shells. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Nerite and Mystery Snails, Assassin Snails should \u003cstrong\u003enot primarily be purchased as algae eaters\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are carnivorous predators and scavengers. Once pest-snail populations become limited, their diet should be supplemented with protein-rich sinking foods or other appropriate meaty foods. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful toward most fish; predatory toward snails\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.75–1.2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 gallons; 10+ gallons recommended for multiple snails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e68–82°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ Predator \/ Scavenger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3+ for pest-snail control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, fully cycled freshwater aquarium with sand or fine substrate is ideal. Assassin Snails naturally burrow into the substrate and may spend considerable time partially hidden while waiting for prey. Stable water with adequate mineral content also helps maintain healthy shell development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest Snail Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assassin Snails provide gradual biological control rather than instantly eliminating an infestation. They hunt individual pest snails over time. Maintaining reasonable feeding levels in the aquarium is still important because excess food is often the underlying cause of pest-snail population explosions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDo not add Assassin Snails to an aquarium containing ornamental snails you want to keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e They can prey on other snails, including desirable species. There are also reports of predation on very small or vulnerable shrimp, so additional caution is appropriate in valuable breeding colonies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual Assassin Snails naturally vary slightly in shell pattern, coloration, and size. Aqua Huna selects males and females randomly and does not guarantee a particular sex. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":52679930970392,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":52679931003160,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-14at12.25.11PM.png?v=1789403135","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/assassin-snail","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}