Assassin snail
Assassin snail grows to about 1 in and needs a tank of at least 5 US gal. Here's how to keep it healthy and what it lives well with.
Quick facts
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Group
- Shrimp & snails
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Bottom
- Adult size
- 1 in
- Minimum tank
- 5 US gal
- Min swim length
- 11.8 in
- Group size
- Fine on its own
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72–82 °F
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness
- 5–18 dGH
Tank & care
Assassin snail doesn't need a group and can be kept singly; choose tankmates to suit its temperament.
Give it at least 11.8 in of swimming length and hold the water around 72–82 °F. Match any new species to these ranges before adding them.
Plan a tank with this fish
Use the stocking calculator to see how many Assassin snail your tank can hold and whether your planned tankmates are compatible — it's anchored to your net water volume and footprint.
Figures are conservative hobby-consensus estimates for planning. Individual fish vary — always research a species and watch how yours behave.
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