{"product_id":"assassin-snail","title":"Assassin Snail (Clea helena)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssassin snails (\u003cem\u003eClea helena\u003c\/em\u003e) are beneficial molluscs used to control pest snails in aquariums. Their conical shells sport yellow bands with dark stripes, adding subtle appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three can thrive in a 10‑gallon tank. Provide sandy substrate for burrowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep temperatures of 68–80 °F and a pH of 7.0–8.0. Ensure good oxygenation and gentle flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet and Behaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many snails, assassin snails are carnivores. They hunt pest snails like ramshorns and bladder snails. Supplement their diet with sinking pellets, bloodworms or fish food when pest numbers are low. They bury themselves by day and emerge at night to hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssassin snails coexist with most community fish but may eat small shrimp. Use them in heavily planted tanks to prevent algae outbreaks. Incorporating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monsteraquariumon9.com\/pages\/live-plants-for-fish-tanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elive plants for fish tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides hiding places and enhances water quality, creating an attractive environment where these miniature predators can work effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":".5\"","offer_id":40867462807761,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/products\/IMG_2409.heic?v=1649738270","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/zh\/products\/assassin-snail","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}