Ensure the tank is an appropriate size and that the snail is fed enough protein-rich food.Īvoid adding medications containing copper into the tank because the chemical is toxic to assassin snails. Stunted growth: Occurs when there’s a lack of nutrition or not enough space in the tank.Treat brittle shell by giving the snails more calcium and keeping water well-maintained. Brittle shell: Causes the shell to break apart and is typically caused by a lack of calcium or poor water quality.Treatment involves breaking the parasite’s life cycle, though this isn’t always possible due to assassin snails’ sensitivity to chemicals. Parasitic infection: Causes white spots on the shell, lethargy, and shell changes.
The most common health issue that affects assassin snails is parasitic infections. In the wild, these carnivores eat worms, dead organisms, and small snails such as ramshorns and Malaysian trumpets. Care & DietĪssassin snails are easy to care for because they get along well with fish and tolerate a range of water conditions.
Perform partial (25%) water changes weekly to keep nitrate and ammonia levels low. Only introduce this species once the water parameters are stable and the tank has been fully cycled. Invest in a secure lid to prevent the assassin snail from escaping Acidity: Slightly alkaline, 7.0–8.0 pH Water hardness: Moderately hard, 8–15 dGH Filter: High-quality filtration system that generates low or no current Lighting: All lighting types acceptable Plants: Not necessary Bubbler: Not necessaryĪssassin snails are sensitive to water fluctuations. The ideal water conditions for an assassin snail are: Water type: Slow-moving freshwater Tank size: Minimum 10 gallons, increase size by 3 gallons per assassin snail Water temperature: 70–80☏ (21–28☌) Substrate: Soft-grained, loose substrate Tank setup: Create climbing spots with driftwood and rocks.
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