About the species

The Wizard White snail comes from Southeast Asia and is a larger freshwater snail with a pale, almost white shell — an albino-like form of the normally striped species. It has an operculum it can withdraw behind, giving it good protection. It reaches about 4–6 cm and moves calmly across the bottom.

Facts

• Latin name: Filopaludina martensi
• Common name: Wizard White Snail
• Size: 4–6 cm
• Lifespan: 2–4 years

Behavior

Wizard White Snail is a larger, peaceful freshwater snail with an operculum it can withdraw behind. It moves calmly across the bottom and likes to burrow. It is peaceful towards shrimp and fish, but can unsettle newly planted plants as it digs. It wants more mineral-rich water than most Caridina shrimp.

Reproduction

• The species is livebearing and releases fully formed juveniles
• The sexes are separate — keep several individuals if you want reproduction
• Reproduction is moderate and gives no population that grows out of control

Feeding

Wizard White Snail is an omnivore and feeds on:

• Algae and biofilm
• Leftover food and detritus
• Dead plant material

Feel free to supplement with:

• Sinking food tablets for snails
• Blanched courgette or spinach
• A calcium source for the shell

Aquarium

• Minimum aquarium size: 54 litres
• Substrate: Sand or fine gravel to burrow in

Difficulty level

🟢 Easy

Recommendation

Give it space, sand or fine gravel and a tight lid. It wants more mineral-rich water than many Caridina shrimp, so take care if you keep soft-water shrimp. It is peaceful but digs in the substrate and can unsettle newly planted plants before they root.