Assassin Snail (2 CM)
£3.30
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The Assassin Snail (Anentome helena, often called Clea helena) is a small freshwater carnivorous snail from Southeast Asia widely used in aquariums to control pest snail populations.
100 in stock
Description
Appearance & Description
- Size: Grows to about 18 to 32 mm (0.7 to 1.25 inches).
- Shell: Conical with distinct alternating dark brown and yellow-tan bands, earning it the alternative name “bumblebee snail”.
- Anatomy: Features an operculum (a trapdoor structure to seal the shell) and a pronounced siphon used to track scents in the water.
Diet & Behavior
- Predatory Nature: They hunt other snails (like bladder, ramshorn, and Malaysian trumpet snails) by burrowing in the substrate to ambush prey or tracking them via their siphon.
- Feeding Method: They use a muscular foot to pin the victim and extend a long proboscis to consume the soft tissue inside.
- Scavenging: When live snails are scarce, they accept sinking pellets, frozen foods, or decaying organic matter.
Aquarium Care
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful with fish and shrimp, though they will eat smaller or weaker snails. They do not harm aquarium plants.
- Water Parameters: Prefer a pH of 7–8, moderate-to-hard water, and temperatures between 21°C and 28°C (70°F–82°F).
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