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White Wizard Snail (Filopaludina martensi<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The White Wizard Snail is a striking freshwater snail prized for its pale ivory-to-cream shell and contrasting dark body. Known for its peaceful nature, hardiness, and algae-grazing abilities, it adds both utility and elegance to community aquariums.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to Southeast Asia, commonly found in slow-moving freshwater habitats such as ponds, marshes, and calm rivers with muddy or sandy bottoms.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Primarily herbivorous. Eats soft algae, biofilm, and detritus. Supplement their diet with:<\/p>\n

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    Algae wafers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Calcium-rich foods to support strong shell growth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Extremely peaceful. Suitable for community setups with:<\/p>\n

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      Tetras, rasboras, danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Corydoras<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Shrimp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Other non-aggressive snails and small fish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Avoid:<\/strong> Loaches, puffers, large cichlids, or any known snail predators.<\/p>\n

      Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      None. This species is completely peaceful and plant-safe, making it ideal for planted aquariums.<\/p>\n

      Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Perfect for beginners. Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance.<\/p>\n

      Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        pH:<\/strong> 7.0\u20138.2 (alkaline preferred for shell health)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hardness:<\/strong> 6\u201320 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Notes:<\/strong> Provide calcium-rich water or supplements to prevent shell pitting or erosion. Soft substrates help protect their delicate foot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The White Wizard Snail (Filopaludina martensi<\/em>) is a beautiful, functional, and easy-care addition to any peaceful freshwater aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        White Wizard Snail (Filopaludina martensi) Overview The White Wizard Snail is a striking freshwater snail prized for its pale ivory-to-cream shell and contrasting dark body. Known for its peaceful nature, hardiness, and algae-grazing abilities, it adds both utility and elegance to community aquariums. Origin Native to Southeast Asia, commonly found in slow-moving freshwater habitats such […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14242,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[88],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-14243","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-snails","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/14243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=14243"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=14243"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=14243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}