Assassin Snails, also known as Snail-eating Snails, are unique and intriguing snails that prey on other snails. They have a cone-shaped shell with yellow and brown bands. Assassin Snails are sought after by aquarium enthusiasts as a natural solution for controlling snail populations. They are peaceful toward fish and other tank inhabitants but should be kept in tanks with a snail population to sustain them.
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Assassin Snails, also known as Snail-eating Snails, are unique and intriguing snails that prey on other snails. They have a cone-shaped shell with yellow and brown bands. Assassin Snails are sought after by aquarium enthusiasts as a natural solution for controlling snail populations. They are peaceful toward fish and other tank inhabitants but should be kept in tanks with a snail population to sustain them.
Small, conical shells with brown and yellowish stripes. Predatory behavior is distinctive.
2-3 years
Carnivorous. They prey on other snails, particularly pest snails like Ramshorn or Pond Snails.
Assassin Snails are excellent for controlling snail populations. Avoid housing them with small ornamental snails you want to keep.
Easy to Moderate
10 gallons
6.5 - 8.0
Soft to moderate
22°C - 28°C (72°F - 82°F)
1 inch
Peaceful fish, shrimp (beware they may eat tiny snails)
Other snails that you want to protect (e.g., Mystery Snails, Malaysian Trumpet Snails), Crayfish, aggressive loaches
Clea helena
Buccinidae
Southeast Asia
Predatory, mostly peaceful with non-snail species
Feeds mainly on pest snails. Can be supplemented with sinking carnivore pellets or blanched shrimp.
Lays eggs, burrows to lay them in substrate
Lay eggs in substrate or under decor. Hatchlings are tiny but grow steadily.
Keep stable pH and hardness. Avoid copper-based medications.
Shell damage if tankmates are aggressive or substrate is sharp.
Peaceful towards fish but should be kept in tanks with a snail population to sustain them.
Assassin Snails actively hunt pest snails. They are slow-moving and mostly hide in substrate during the day.
Assassin Snail (Clea helena) is a freshwater snail known for its snail-eating behavior. They are effective biological control for pest snails in aquariums. Care is easy, but avoid aggressive tankmates and copper exposure. Ideal for community tanks with peaceful fish or as a pest-control addition to planted tanks.