Assassin Snails

Assassin snails are well-known for getting rid of aquarium pest snails. But are they suitable for cleaning algae? Let’s find out! Do Assassin Snails Eat Algae? As a general rule, Assassin Snails don’t eat algae because they are primarily carnivorous in nature. Although they prefer live pest snails as their main food source, once that … Read more

Assassin Snails are some of the most interesting critters to keep in an aquarium. But they have their name for a reason. As they discover the signs of other snails, like Ramshorns or Trumpets, they quickly follow it back to the source. They then climb into the shells of these snails and prevent them from … Read more

Assassin snails are well-known in the hobby for killing the pest snails in the aquarium. But can they kill other snails, fish, or shrimp? And unlike other animals, snails have a very peculiar body shape and structure. That further makes us curious about how assassin snails kill their prey.  In this guide, I will give … Read more