However, large groups of Assassin Snails have been known to gang up on a larger snail and take it down, so caution should be exercised when keeping these, even with larger snails.
They are safe to keep with fish
, most invertebrates, live plants, and other aquarium inhabitants because their preferred meal are snails.
Can assassin snails live with tetras?
Your snails will fare just fine with most community fish.
Cherry barbs, tetras, rainbowfish, angelfish, mollies, platies, and guppies are all compatible
.
Can assassin snails live with betta fish?
As long as you keep your water parameters good you shouldn't have a problem
. I'd only add assassin snails to your tank if you really need them. Because of their size, your betta may see them as more of a threat and begin attacking them. But if other snails are overrunning your tank then they are your best option.
Can a snail live with a fish?
Snails may be housed in a community aquarium with fish and other organisms
but should not be kept with aggressive aquarium mates such as crayfish and crabs who may attack them. Snails are ectotherms, meaning their body temperature changes in response to changes in the temperature of their environments.
How many snails can an assassin snail eat?
The choices you make with their diet will influence how they grow. It's hard to tell how much to feed them since they eat at their own pace,
1-2 snails a day
will be enough. If you're keeping them with fish, then they'll scavenge any uneaten fish foods too.
Can one assassin snail reproduce?
When such snails mate,
each snail is capable of producing eggs or young
. It is reported that each assassin snail, however, is born a male or a female and stays that way. Consequently, if you would like to breed assassin snails, purchase at least five or six in hopes of obtaining individuals of both sexes, as I did.
Do Assassin snails breed quickly?
Once hatched, the juveniles will burrow into the substrate, and are rarely seen again until they reach maturity. Maturity is usually reached after about six months, and at this time, they will emerge from the substrate more regularly.
They breed very slowly for a snail
, and so rarely become a pest on their own.
How many Assassin snails should I get?
Assassin Snail Breeding and Eggs
If you are planning to breed your snails, it is best to have a group of
6 to 8
. Unlike many other aquatic snails, this snail does not need an aquatic environment to reproduce.
Do Assassin snails burrow in gravel?
Yes, they do burrow
.
What fish can live with snails?
Tank Mates
Fish like
tetras, guppies, and killifish
will allow for the snails to mind their own business and eat away. Another good tank mate for them is other species of peaceful invertebrates. Amano shrimp, cherry shrimp, and ghost shrimp all make great company for them and will not harm them at all.
Will assassin snails eat my Nerite snails?
They eat all other types of snails that are their size or smaller, but
they will not harm snails that are larger
(such as Mystery Snails, Giant Sulawesi Snails, and larger Nerite Snails).
Do snails keep tank clean?
Snails can play an important part in maintaining freshwater aquariums as long as you choose the right type
. Most snails are scavengers that dine on algae, dead plant material, dead fish and other detritus, which makes them an excellent option to help you keep your tank clean.
Do aquarium snails hurt fish?
These snails
will not harm your live fish or plants
, but they do keep your aquarium clean by consuming any dead animals or sickly leaves.
Do snails need a bubbler?
Generally speaking,
if your tank is less than 10 gallons in size, you will need to use a filter or bubbler with your nerite snails
. If your tank is larger than 10 gallons, you may be able to get away without using one, but it is still recommended.
Are snails harmful to my aquarium?
While
aquarium snails may not have any immediately detrimental effects on your freshwater tank, if their numbers increase dramatically they could begin to cause problems
. Snails naturally feed on decaying vegetation and other forms of detritus so, to a certain extent, they can actually be beneficial for your tank.
Will an assassin snail eat shrimp?
Yes Assassins will eat shrimp
, but it is not a common or even an uncommon thing it is really rare. So I have a hard time swallowing that a whole colony was wiped out unless the snails were desperate for food since they had no snails to eat or you were not feeding them a high protien replacement food like bloodworms.
Do assassin snails need to be acclimated?
When introducing your snails into their new tank,
make sure you acclimate them properly so they can slowly adapt to the different water values just as you would with other fish and invertebrates
. Skipping this step means a lot of stress for the snails, which can unfortunately sometimes be fatal!
Can assassin snails flip themselves over?
Being upside-down for short periods of time won't kill the snails, but it does leave them vulnerable to predation from tankmates, and they can't feed or do any other normal snail things.
Some snails can flip themselves over like acrobats
, but others may need a hand if they get stuck.
Do assassin snails need a heater?
An Assassin Snail does not like sudden shifts in water parameters, so
make sure the aquarium is well filtered and heated
. Also make sure the tank has fully cycled, established itself, and stabilized before introducing them. Its important to keep Ammonia and Nitrite levels at 0 ppm.
Do assassin snails eat fish eggs?
Notes: Assassins will breed under aquarium conditions, but slowly, so shouldn't become pests in their own right. Unlike many snail-eating fish, they are harmless to fish, though
they may eat their eggs
.
How quickly do assassin snails work?
Took about
6 weeks
total for them to do their job to completion.
Will assassin snails eat baby guppies?
Snails are really slow creatures, and there is no chance for snails to catch a guppy fish. However,
there are cases when snails will eat guppy fish
.
