Assassin Snail
The assassin snail is a freshwater snail of the Nassariidae family. These snails have brown and yellow striped shells and are popular among aquarists because of their hardiness, ease of care, and tendency to eat other pest snails.
Growing to be 0.8–1.25 inches long on average, assassin snails are small and well-suited to 10-gallon tanks.
| Scientific name: | Anentome helenas |
| Common names: | Assassin snail, killer snail, bumblebee snail |
| Distribution: | Southeast Asia |
| Size: | 0.8–1.25 inches on average |
| Life expectancy: | 2-3 years |
| Color: | Light beige body with specks, brown and yellow striped shell |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Temperament: | Peaceful |
| Minimum tank size: | 10 gallons |
| Temperature: | 70–80°F (21–28°C) |
| pH: | 7.0–8.0 |
| Hardness: | 8–15 dGH |
| Care level: | Easy |
R25.00
