Assassin snail

A striped snail that hunts and eats other snails. The usual answer to a pest snail outbreak.

Assassin snail, side view

Care at a glance

Minimum tank10 gallons (38 L)
Temperature70–82°F (21–28°C)
pH6.5–8.0
How manyFine on its own
Adult size1 in (2.5 cm)
Where it livesThe substrate, glass and decor
TypeInvertebrate

Good tank mates

Possible with care

Do not mix with

Open any pairing to see the reason.

Tank sizes that fit