Assassin Snail
Clea helena
- Beginner
- Semi-aggressive
- 2.5 cm adult
- Freshwater
Knowledge-base entry — ask in store about availability.
A handsome yellow-and-brown spiral shell hiding a hitman: the natural solution to a pest-snail plague.
- Min tank size
- 40 L
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness
- 8–15 dGH
- Group size
- Can be kept singly
- Diet
- Carnivore — pest snails, bloodworms, sinking protein foods
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Adult size
- 2.5 cm
Breeding difficulty: Moderate
Lays single square eggs on hardscape; breeds slowly, no population explosions.
Add to tanks with pest snail problems and let it hunt. Once snails run out, supplement with protein foods. Keep away from prized ornamental snails.