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Assassin Snail Clea helena

Water: Freshwater

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Assassin Snail photo
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Assassin Snail photo
Wikimedia Commons • Steffi Klee • CC BY-SA 3.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Clea helena
Origin region
SE Asia
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
3.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Carnivore (snails)

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
4.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

SE Asia

Feeding

Carnivore (snails)

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg capsules; slow breeder.

Notes

Controls pest snails; do not overstock.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:02:17
Updated: 2025-09-02 23:02:17
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