{"product_id":"assassin-snail-clea-helena","title":"Assassin Snails for Sale (Clea helena)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssassin Snail (Clea helena)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most effective natural solutions for controlling pest snail populations in freshwater aquariums. Unlike most aquarium snails, Assassin Snails are predatory and actively hunt nuisance snails such as bladder snails, ramshorn snails, and pond snails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular among planted tank enthusiasts and community aquarium keepers, Assassin Snails provide a chemical-free method of pest snail control while adding unique behavior and visual interest to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Assassin Snails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Natural pest snail control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Hunts bladder, pond, and ramshorn snails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Safe for planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Hardy and beginner friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Unique striped shell pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Great addition to freshwater cleanup crews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClea helena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Assassin Snail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 1 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful (predatory toward snails)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pest snails, protein foods, sinking pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Pest Snail Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your aquarium is overrun with bladder snails, pond snails, or ramshorn snails, Assassin Snails offer one of the most effective natural control methods available. They actively hunt and consume smaller snails without the need for chemicals that may affect fish, shrimp, or plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssassin Snails thrive in established freshwater aquariums with stable water parameters. Sand and fine substrates are appreciated because they often burrow beneath the substrate while hunting or resting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey work well in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity fish tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNano aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater cleanup crews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile pest snails are their preferred food source, Assassin Snails can also be fed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinking carnivore pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein-rich sinking foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce pest snail populations decline, supplemental feeding is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssassin Snails do well with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMollies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost peaceful community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping them with large snail-eating fish that may prey on them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo Assassin Snails eat pest snails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. They actively hunt and consume nuisance snails such as bladder snails, pond snails, and ramshorn snails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre Assassin Snails safe with fish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. They are peaceful toward healthy fish and make excellent additions to community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill Assassin Snails reproduce quickly?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. They reproduce much more slowly than common pest snails, making population control easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill Assassin Snails eat shrimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy adult shrimp are generally safe. Very young, weak, or injured shrimp may occasionally be vulnerable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when all the pest snails are gone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should provide supplemental protein-rich foods such as sinking pellets or frozen foods to maintain their health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at Tropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop healthy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssassin Snails (Clea helena)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Tropical Treasures Wyo. 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