Assassin Snails (Anentome helena)

Assassin Snails (Anentome helena)

• A popular species of snail in the aquarium hobby
• Known for their unique appearance, with a spiral shell and a yellow and brown striped pattern
• Often kept as a solution to control populations of pest snails in freshwater aquariums

Care Requirements:

• Requires a well-maintained aquarium with a stable temperature and pH
• Can be fed a variety of food sources, including algae, uneaten fish food, and decaying matter
• Do not breed in high numbers and are unlikely to overrun an aquarium

Compatibility:

• Can coexist with a variety of other freshwater aquarium inhabitants, including fish and plants
• May consume small snails, including common pest species like Malaysian trumpet snails and ramshorn snails

Snail Info:

• Type: Snail
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Size: Can reach up to 2 cm (0.8 in) in length
• Light Demand: Not applicable
• CO2: Not applicable