Assassin Snail

Anentome helena

Also known as: Bumblebee Snail

Formerly: Clea helena

A striped snail that hunts and eats other snails — natural pest-snail control.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

7–8

Hardness

8–20 dGH

Max size

1 in

Min tank

10 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups (2+)

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

2-3 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Southeast Asia

Assassin snails burrow in sand and prey on pest snails like bladder and ramshorn, making them a living solution to outbreaks. They breed slowly and won't explode in numbers like the snails they eat.