Description
Assassin snail (Anentome helena)
Useful snail for controlling other snail populations
Anentome helena, commonly known as the assassin snail, is a gastropod native to Southeast Asia. It is valued for its ability to naturally control the proliferation of other snails in the aquarium. Its yellow and brown striped shell also makes it an attractive invertebrate.
1. Behaviour and care
A peaceful and useful species. Prefers a fine substrate so it can partially burrow. Best kept in a small group. Does not attack fish or shrimp, only small snails.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 22–28 °C
- pH: 7.0–8.0
- GH: 6–15 °dGH
- KH: 3–10 °KH
- Minimum volume: 30 L
3. Feeding
Carnivorous: feeds on small snails, leftover food and sinking wafers or pellets. Discover our foods for bottom-feeding fish and invertebrates.
4. Technical details
| Scientific name | Anentome helena |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 2–3 cm |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia) |
| Temperature | 22–28 °C |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Behaviour | Calm, snail predator |
| Tank zone | Bottom |
| Life expectancy | 3–5 years |
Shipping & delivery of live fish and invertebrates
The invertebrates are shipped with care in appropriate insulated packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store pickup in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipping schedule
- Order cut-off: every Monday at 10:00.
- France: shipments on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: shipments on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Capturés dans la nature
- espece
- Escargots et palourdes
- nom latin
- Anentome Helena 1,2-1,5cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Gastéropode (Asie)
- Taille adulte
- 2–3 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 10 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Prédateur d’escargots
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore
- Température
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Indonésie / Thaïlande
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 2–3 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Débutant
- Compatibilité
- Invertébrés paisibles
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897211959
- Reference :
- V1450343
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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