Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)
Assassin Snail (Anentome helena) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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- We guarantee live arrival on all shipped livestock when:
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- We guarantee our livestock for 7 days from purchase/delivery if our care recommendations and tank requirements were followed.
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Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)
Description
Description
Anentome helena, commonly known as the Spiral assassin snail, is a freshwater snail species native to Southeast Asia. It's popular in the aquarium hobby for its unique behavior and striking appearance.Â
Overview
- Scientific Name: Anentome helena
- Common Name: Assassin snail
- Family: Nassariidae
- Habitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes in Southeast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia)
Notable Features
- Appearance: Yellow and dark brown striped shell, usually conical in shape.
- Size: Typically grows up to 2–3 cm (about 1 inch).
- Behavior: Carnivorous and predatory—feeds on other snails, making it useful for controlling pest snail populations in aquariums.
- Reproduction: Lays single eggs on hard surfaces; not known to reproduce rapidly in captivity.
Aquarium Use
- Tank Compatibility: Peaceful with fish and shrimp, but will prey on smaller snails.
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- Hardness: Moderate to hard water preferred
Specifications
Specifications
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CategorySnails
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Species TypeAssassin Snail
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size5 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Rocky Tanks
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BehaviourBottom-Dwelling, Nocturnal
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