Japanese Assassin Snail variant
Clea helena — The classic pest snail controller. Will systematically hunt and eat pest snails (bladder snails, ramshorns, trumpet snails). Safe with shrimp. Breeds slowly — will not overpopulate.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Clea helena |
|---|---|
| Type | snail |
| Adult size | 1" |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | predatory |
| Temperature | 68-82°F |
| pH | 7.0-8.0 |
| GH | 8-18 |
| Diet | carnivore — other snails, carrion |
| Swimming zone | bottom |
| Care level | easy |
| Plant-safe | Yes |