meister   10 #1 Posted February 24, 2013 The Assassin Snail Get rid of your unwanted snails in your fish Tanks!  The Assassin Snail (Clea helena) has been welcomed by fishkeepers as the single best all-around snail-killing animal in the hobby. Existing choices were limited to things like pufferfish and the larger loaches, particularly botiine loaches, but these fish are often difficult to maintain, and in the case of puffers especially, tend to be nippy towards their tankmates. The Assassin Snail is very different. It is small, completely harmless towards fish and shrimps, and generally very easy to keep. It is also very pretty, bright yellow with chocolate brown stripes.  Clea are whelks, most of which live in the sea. Like their marine relatives, Clea are opportunistic carnivores that feed on both live prey and carrion. Among the prey taken are snails, and it is this that has made them popular with fishkeepers. Clea stay partially hidden under the sediment, and if a snail slides past, then quickly (by snail standards) jump into action, chasing their prey and eventually subduing it.  Only £1.50p each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bogwoppit   10 #2 Posted February 24, 2013 Do Assassin snails eat plants? And do they eat algae? I would like a non-plant eating, but algae eating snail or two for my tank if this fits the bill. I have plenty of black bar endler fry if you would like to swap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
meister   10 #3 Posted February 24, 2013 They are not algae eaters but eat pest snails and help to keep your tank free of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bogwoppit   10 #4 Posted February 24, 2013 Fair enough, I haven't got any snails so best to leave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lauras6   10 #5 Posted February 27, 2013 The Assassin Snail Get rid of your unwanted snails in your fish Tanks! The Assassin Snail (Clea helena) has been welcomed by fishkeepers as the single best all-around snail-killing animal in the hobby. Existing choices were limited to things like pufferfish and the larger loaches, particularly botiine loaches, but these fish are often difficult to maintain, and in the case of puffers especially, tend to be nippy towards their tankmates. The Assassin Snail is very different. It is small, completely harmless towards fish and shrimps, and generally very easy to keep. It is also very pretty, bright yellow with chocolate brown stripes.  Clea are whelks, most of which live in the sea. Like their marine relatives, Clea are opportunistic carnivores that feed on both live prey and carrion. Among the prey taken are snails, and it is this that has made them popular with fishkeepers. Clea stay partially hidden under the sediment, and if a snail slides past, then quickly (by snail standards) jump into action, chasing their prey and eventually subduing it.  Only £1.50p each  hiya where abouts are you? x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
meister   10 #6 Posted February 27, 2013 just off of ridgeway road but can deliver if im passing your way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lauras6   10 #7 Posted February 28, 2013 just off of ridgeway road but can deliver if im passing your way  im at stocksbridge, where is ridgeway road? thanks x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
adrianw   10 #8 Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Do you still sell assasin snails, i live in woodhouse Sheffield so pick up is not a problem. Thanks Adrian  ---------- Post added 29-04-2013 at 18:58 ----------  Sorry but cannot send private messages yet as i have only just joined the forum. Dont know how many i need, i have a trigon 350 litre tank, how many do you suggest. Thanks Adrian  ---------- Post added 29-04-2013 at 19:15 ----------  Sorry cannot send pm. No idea how many i need, have 350 litre tank.  ---------- Post added 30-04-2013 at 17:06 ----------  Sent a message, not sure if you are receiving them. Thanks Adrian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
leeby   10 #9 Posted July 20, 2017 pm sent.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...