Will White Wizard Snails eat my aquarium plants?

No, they are completely plant-safe. They will only eat plant matter that is already dead, decaying, or melting, making them excellent cleanup crew for planted tanks.

Why is my White Wizard Snail's shell turning white and pitted?

Shell erosion occurs when the water is too soft or acidic. They need alkaline water (pH above 7.0) and sufficient calcium. You can add a piece of cuttlebone or specialised mineral blocks to the tank to halt further erosion.

How often do they reproduce?

They are very slow breeders. A mature female will typically give birth to just one or two fully formed miniature snails every few weeks, so they will not overrun your tank.

How do I tell males and females apart?

It can be subtle, but males generally have a slightly thicker or modified right antenna, which functions as a reproductive organ. Females typically have two identical antennae.

Why is my snail buried in the sand?

Burrowing is completely normal behaviour for White Wizard Snails. They often bury themselves partially or completely to rest, forage for hidden detritus, or regulate their temperature.

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White Wizard Snail

Filopaludina martensi

A large, striking freshwater snail known for its creamy-white shell, peaceful nature, and fascinating livebearing reproduction.

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Ideal Conditions

Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
pH range: 7 – 8.5
Hardness: 8 – 20 dGH
Adult size: 3 – 5 cm
Standard tank: 40 litres+
Lifespan: 1 – 3 years
Diet: Omnivore
Water flow: Low to moderate
Preferred setup: Soft sandy substrate or fine gravel, with calcium-rich water and decaying leaf litter.

About the White Wizard Snail

Native to Southeast Asia, the White Wizard Snail (Filopaludina martensi) is a fantastic and highly sought-after addition to community and planted aquariums. They possess a thick, sturdy shell that acts as a robust natural defence, and they are fascinating to watch as they scour the substrate for food. Unlike many aquatic snails that can overrun an aquarium with unsightly egg masses, they are livebearers, slowly producing fully developed miniature young. Their large, fleshy foot and long antennae give them an engaging, almost expressive appearance.

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Where White Wizard Snail comes from

Native range

Southeast Asia

Countries / regions

Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia

Habitat

Slow-moving rivers, canals, ponds, and rice paddies with muddy or sandy substrates rich in organic detritus.

Widely distributed across the Indochinese peninsula.

Similar species

Piano Snail
Taia naticoides
Japanese Trapdoor Snail
Viviparus malleatus
Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii

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Compatible tank mates

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Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Shrimp are completely peaceful and will safely share bottom-dwelling scavenging duties without harming the snail.
Great
Bronze Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus
Gentle bottom-feeders that will completely ignore the snail.
Great
Siamese Fighting Fish
Betta splendens
Some Bettas may nip at the snail's delicate antennae, causing it to remain withdrawn.
Compatible with caution
Clown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
Specialist snail-eaters that will quickly hunt and consume White Wizard Snails.
Not recommended
Pea Puffer
Carinotetraodon travancoricus
Puffers possess sharp beaks designed for crushing shells and will attack even large snails.
Not recommended

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