White wizard snail / Ghost snail | 2-3 cms

🐌 Product Description

White Wizard Snails are rare and elegant freshwater snails, admired for their striking pure white shells and unique cone-like shape. Native to Southeast Asia, they are excellent aquarium cleaners and add a mystical charm to any aquascape. These snails are hardy, peaceful, and highly sought after by aquarists for both beauty and utility.

📏 Specifications

• Common Name: White Wizard Snail

• Scientific Name: Filopaludina martensi (variant)

• Size: 1.5 – 2.5 inches

• Color: Bright white shell with ivory body

• Lifespan: 2 – 3 years

• Diet: Omnivorous (algae, detritus, leftover food)

• Care Level: Easy to Moderate

• Tank Size Requirement: 10 gallons or more

⭐ Key Features

• Striking snow-white shell adds contrast and elegance to aquariums

• Natural algae and debris eaters, keeping tanks clean

• Hardy and adaptable to a range of water parameters

• Peaceful, suitable for community tanks

• Rare and exotic, prized by collectors

🎯 Uses

• Aquarium cleaning (algae, leftover food, plant matter)

• Decorative addition for aquascaping and biotope tanks

• Educational interest due to their unique behavior and appearance

💡 Usage Tips

• Provide a soft sandy or fine gravel substrate to prevent shell damage

• Supplement diet with algae wafers or blanched vegetables if algae is scarce

• Maintain stable water parameters (avoid sudden changes)

• Keep a tight lid on the tank, as snails may crawl above waterline

• Avoid copper-based medications, which are toxic to snails

⚠️ Note

White Wizard Snails are not prolific breeders in aquariums, making them safe for hobbyists concerned about snail overpopulation.