Assassin Snail (Clea helena) Natural Pest Control for Your Aquarium

Tired of nuisance snails taking over your aquarium? Meet the Assassin Snail (Clea helena) – a striking freshwater snail known not only for its unique appearance but also for its incredible ability to control pest snail populations naturally. With their bold yellow-and-brown striped shells, these snails add visual interest while helping maintain a balanced aquarium ecosystem.

🐌 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Clea helena

• Size: Grows up to 2–3 cm

• Temperament: Peaceful toward fish, but predatory to pest snails

• Lifespan: 2–3 years under proper conditions

• Diet: Feeds primarily on other snails (pond, ramshorn, bladder snails) and will also consume leftover fish food

• Behavior: Slow-moving, fascinating to watch, and highly effective as a natural snail population controller

🌿 Tank Requirements:

• Tank Size: Minimum 20 litres

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH: 7.0–8.0 (prefers neutral to slightly alkaline)

  • Medium to hard water is ideal

• Substrate: Sand or fine gravel where they can burrow

• Environment: Provide hiding spots and a stable food source. Compatible with most community fish but avoid keeping them with other valuable snails you wish to keep.

✅ Why Choose Assassin Snails?

• Natural pest control – keeps nuisance snail populations in check

• Hardy and low maintenance – easy to care for, perfect for beginners

• Peaceful with fish and shrimp – only preys on snails, not other tank inhabitants

• Unique appearance – their striped shells make them a beautiful addition to any aquarium

💡 Care Tip: Assassin Snails reproduce slowly (unlike pest snails), so you don’t have to worry about overpopulation. They do best in tanks where pest snails are present or when supplemented with protein-rich sinking foods.

✨ Ideal for aquarists looking to control unwanted snails while adding an intriguing species to their tank!