{"id":25650,"date":"2026-03-14T11:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25650"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:03:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:03:06","slug":"striped-wizard-snail-filopaludina-polygramma-2cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=striped-wizard-snail-filopaludina-polygramma-2cm","title":{"rendered":"Striped Wizard Snail Filopaludina Polygramma 2cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"69\">Striped Wizard Snail (<em data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"42\">Filopaludina<\/em> sp.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"90\"><strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"88\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"345\">The Striped Wizard Snail is an attractive freshwater snail known for its tall, spiraled shell adorned with distinct vertical striping. Peaceful, hardy, and excellent for algae control, it makes a functional and decorative addition to community aquariums.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"364\"><strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"362\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"500\">Likely native to Southeast Asia, commonly found in slow-moving rivers, ponds, and marshes with soft substrates and abundant plant life.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"520\"><strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"518\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"723\">Primarily herbivorous. Consumes soft algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter. Supplement with algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), and sinking pellets when natural foods are limited.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"746\"><strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"744\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"920\">Very peaceful. Ideal for community tanks with small fish, shrimp, and other non-predatory species. Avoid loaches, large cichlids, pufferfish, and other snail-eating species.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"943\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"941\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1006\">None. Completely peaceful; does not harm plants or tank mates.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1035\"><strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1033\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1136\">Beginner-friendly. Easy to care for and adaptable to a wide range of freshwater aquarium conditions.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1163\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1417\">\n<li data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1212\">\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1212\"><strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1184\">Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (22\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1278\">\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1278\"><strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1222\">pH:<\/strong> 7.0 \u2013 8.2 (prefers alkaline to maintain shell health)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1307\">\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1307\"><strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1294\">Hardness:<\/strong> 6 \u2013 20 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1417\">\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1417\"><strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1320\">Notes:<\/strong> Provide calcium-rich water to prevent shell erosion; gentle flow and soft substrate recommended.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1618\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A strikingly patterned and low-maintenance addition, the Striped Wizard Snail (<em data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1512\">Filopaludina<\/em> sp.) is perfect for aquarists seeking both beauty and effective algae management in freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Striped Wizard Snail (Filopaludina sp.) 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