The White Wizard Snail (Filopaludina martensi) is a peaceful freshwater aquarium snail from Southeast Asia. It features a striking white or cream-colored shell and a unique ability to filter-feed. Growing up to 2 inches (5 cm), it is a slow-moving, low-impact algae cleaner that will not overpopulate your tank.
Care and Water Requirements
Tank Size:
Minimum of 10 gallons to ensure enough natural grazing surface.
Water Temperature: 68°F to 82°F (20°C to 28°C).
pH Level: 7.0 to 8.5; a higher pH (above 7.5) is vital to keep their thick white shells from eroding.
Substrate: Fine sand or soft smooth gravel, as they love to burrow and search the bed for food.
Diet and BehaviorFeeding: They are omnivores that eat detritus, soft algae, and biofilm. Users on Aquarium Co-Op note that they also use a siphon tube to filter-feed fine
powders like spirulina.Temperament: Completely peaceful and safe around live aquarium plants and other slow or non-aggressive tank mates.
ReproductionLivebearers: Unlike pest snails, they are viviparous and give birth to small numbers of fully formed live young rather than laying sticky egg clutches.Population Control: Reproduction is slow, meaning they will not overrun your aquarium
