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The Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)

Last post 09-13-2010 2:02 PM by vassallomartin. 27 replies.
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  • 02-12-2009 2:35 PM

    The Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)

    Today I got hold of some Assassin snails. I've been reading quite some time about them & this is some of the information I've got from the internet......

    The name says it all.... Assassin snails seek out other snails & eat them.  These snails are said to be great in "pest" snails infested tanks but I'm not sure if they're capable of eating any type or size of snails.  They grow to 2.5cm in length & they move around the tank with their proboscus extended.

    These snails are freshwater snails & tolerate a wide range of water conditions. As with all snails, they don't tolerate ammonia & nitrite.  The pH should be over 7 & this way it will prevent their shells from eroding.

    Assassin snails will attack & eat many different species of small snails, but they seem to prefer the ramshorns. Through relish live snails, they will also accept sinking pellet foods. (corydoras beware)

    Assassin snails will not breed much in aquariums & only lays one egg every month or so.  These eggs are adhered to rocks & are often eaten by other tank mates. 

    These Assassin snails are said to be very effective of ridding your tank of "pest" snails without the use of chemicals, battery or the lettuce method & are much more natural approach to pest population control.  They are also very beautiful & have their shell banded with yellow & black stripes.

    Anybody keep these snails & if yes, are they safe with fry?. Any information is greatly appreciated & thanks in advance.

    I'll post some pictures, as soon as I'll be able to "focus" them. Confused

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 02-13-2009 6:47 AM In reply to

    Re: The Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)

    This is one of the Assassin's that I've got. (sorry for the bad picture)

     

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 02-13-2009 8:21 AM In reply to

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     Thanks for sharing this info Seracin , I have never kept them or seen any at an LFS

  • 02-13-2009 9:42 AM In reply to

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    thanks for the info.. never saw them locally

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  • 02-13-2009 10:25 AM In reply to

    Re: The Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)

    Interesting. You keep them with plants? Are nerite snails in danger with them too?

    Go tangs!
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  • 02-13-2009 12:07 PM In reply to

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    I never saw at LFS but I was told that they where imported lately.

    Thunderfasciatus:

    Interesting. You keep them with plants? Are nerite snails in danger with them too?

    I removed the Nerites & added the Assassin snails in my tank, as I'm not sure if they'll cause any problems & didn't want to risk the algae eating Nerites. I was told that they're quite safe with plants & they only eat other snails & fish food.

     

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 02-20-2009 6:47 AM In reply to

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    This is a much more detailed picture of an Assassin snail taken by Charles Grima.

     

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 02-20-2009 11:54 AM In reply to

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    Nice once, I really like them. are they greenish?

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  • 02-20-2009 12:18 PM In reply to

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    They where said to be yellow & black, but the yellow vary a bit & it looks a bit greenish.

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 04-09-2009 11:05 PM In reply to

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     Do their eggs hatch in freshwater?

  • 04-10-2009 5:28 AM In reply to

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    Yes the eggs hatch, but more likely that they'll be eaten by the tank mates. Lately, I'm finding alot of empty "pest" snail shells, so the Assassin ones are doing their job. Big Smile

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 05-05-2009 12:46 PM In reply to

    Re: The Assassin Snail (Anentome helena)

    & the latest update of these Assassin snails is, they bred & today I saw a small one in my tank. They are exactly like the big ones with black/yellow stripes & also have the "trunk" out, so obviously it was searching for food. Big Smile

    I will take some pictures soon & hopefully find some more little ones. Stick out tongue

    Please treat Corydoras as community inhabitants & not as scavengers. Stick out tongue

  • 05-06-2009 1:41 AM In reply to

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     Well done Yes

  • 05-06-2009 6:45 AM In reply to

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     Very good Jason!

  • 05-06-2009 8:04 AM In reply to

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    Another item for your breeding list,keep it up.

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