Assassin Snails

[pik01]

How much tank space do they require? I know it's a slippery slope considering a second tank, but no way would I keep helenas with brigs.


Sounguru kept his 5 helenas in a 15g in his Assassin Snail Profile (http://arizonainverts.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=204) so that gives me an idea, but can anyone else chime in with other guidelines? The more I read about these guys the more I'm tempted...

[msjinkzd]

They aren't that big, so I don't think you would even need a 15g to be honest. I am not sure what a minimum tank size would be. They are very very good at noshing on pest snails though. I have to supplement mine from ALL my other tanks in order to keep them fed.

[jackiomy]

Do you think they will kill my Briggs?!?!!!!!

[msjinkzd]

baby brigs yes, adults no

[jackiomy]

Sheesh! I freaked out for a second. I LOVE my briggs. They are so cute. And they really love greenbeans.LOL

[pik01]

I'm not gonna even chance it with adult brigs, I read that they will team up to take down bigger prey o_o

I would, however, culture pond snails or ramshorns.

[calivivarium1]

I keep a breeding pair in about five gallons with hordes of prey... Seems to be working well, I have over 40 eggs and they are beginning to hatch