{"product_id":"white-wizard-snail","title":"White Wizard Snail","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"snail-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .snail-desc { font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.75; color:#1a1a2e; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; }\n  .snail-desc p { margin-bottom:14px; }\n  h2.snail-title { font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold;\n    color:#7a3310; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #c1692b; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }\n  .tip-box { background:#fef5ec; border-left:4px solid #c1692b; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .tip-box strong { color:#7a3310; }\n  .warn-box { background:#fff3e0; border-left:4px solid #e67e22; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .warn-box strong { color:#b94600; }\n  .spec-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:0.92em; }\n  .spec-table th { background:#c1692b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px 12px;\n    font-family:Georgia,serif; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n    letter-spacing:0.04em; font-size:0.85em; }\n  .spec-table td { padding:7px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #f0ddd0; vertical-align:top; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background:#fef5ec; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#ffffff; }\n  .spec-table td:first-child { font-weight:bold; color:#7a3310;\n    white-space:nowrap; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"snail-title\"\u003eWhite Wizard Snail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wizard Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFilopaludina martensi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a large, striking freshwater snail with a smooth, creamy ivory-white shell marked by fine spiral lines and a darker, often violet-black tip at the apex. Still relatively new and genuinely scarce in the aquarium trade, this species has a quietly devoted following among hobbyists who have discovered just how different it is from every other snail in the hobby. Growing to roughly 2 inches, with a dense, broadly conical shell of six to seven whorls, the White Wizard is one of the larger freshwater snails commonly available, and its pale coloration and long, elegant tentacles give it a genuinely distinctive look in a tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Copper Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper is \u003cstrong\u003efatal\u003c\/strong\u003e to all snails — even trace amounts. Never use copper-based medications or treatments in any aquarium housing snails. Check the ingredients of any fish medication before adding it to a snail tank. If in doubt, move snails to a separate container before treating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Southeast Asia — Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia — where it inhabits slow-moving canals, swamps, ponds, rice fields, and ditches with soft, muddy or sandy bottoms. As a member of the family Viviparidae, the White Wizard Snail has a genuinely unusual feeding strategy not seen in any of the other snails we carry: it can use its gills to \u003cstrong\u003efilter feed\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawing in fine suspended particles and microorganisms directly from the water column. This is a real and unique trait — but it is a supplementary behavior, not the snail's primary way of eating, so a tank that relies on filter feeding alone to sustain this snail will leave it underfed. See the feeding section below for what this snail actually needs day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Substrate Matters — This Is Not a Gravel Snail:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Wizard Snails need a soft, sandy or fine substrate deep enough to burrow into and rest in during the day. Coarse gravel or large rocks prevent burrowing and are a genuine source of stress for this species — this is a meaningful departure from most other aquarium snails, which tolerate gravel just fine. Plan your substrate around this snail's needs from the start.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Care Tip — Read This Carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite the filter-feeding ability, the White Wizard Snail's \u003cstrong\u003eprimary diet is scavenging\u003c\/strong\u003e — uneaten fish and shrimp food, dead plant matter, soft algae and biofilm on glass, decorations, and slow-growing plant leaves like Anubias. Because this is a large snail, algae and biofilm alone in most home aquariums will not be enough to sustain it, and supplemental feeding is genuinely necessary, not optional. Offer \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Mini Algae Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly — these sink and sit on the substrate, giving the snail time to find and finish them at its own pace. Rotate in blanched vegetables (zucchini, green leaf lettuce, spinach) a few times a week. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Snail Dinner\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a good staple addition formulated with the mineral content snails need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell health is critical for this species.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Junkie Treats\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Treats\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly — a thin, cracked, or pitted shell is a clear sign of calcium deficiency in White Wizard Snails, and periodic supplementation prevents this before it starts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is nocturnal and does not need bright light — it does best in a tank with low to moderate lighting, and will become more active and visible during the day once it has settled in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Wizard Snails are entirely peaceful, solitary by nature, and pose no threat to live plants, fish, or shrimp — they have no means of attacking tankmates and rely solely on their shell and operculum for defense. They are shy at first and may stay hidden near plants, under rocks, or behind filter intakes when first introduced, but typically become bolder and more visibly active once acclimated. They are unlikely to overpopulate a tank — unlike Mystery Snails or Nerites, the White Wizard Snail is \u003cstrong\u003eviviparous\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving birth to a small number of fully developed live young (typically 5–15 at a time, depending on the size of the female) rather than laying large clutches of eggs. This makes population growth slow and easy to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide moderate water flow and clean, well-oxygenated water — this species does best in an established, mature tank rather than a brand new setup. A loose group of two to three snails can be kept comfortably in a 10-gallon tank; plan for roughly 5 gallons per adult snail as a general guideline. Avoid housing them with known snail predators such as loaches, puffers, or aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eWhite Wizard Snail\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner-friendly, but requires supplemental feeding — not \"set and forget\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Stocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per 5 gallons; 2–3 snails comfortably in a 10-gallon tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72–82°F (22–28°C) — prefers warmer water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal GH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft sand or fine substrate — required for burrowing; avoid coarse gravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate — nocturnal, does not require bright light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaple Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers; Hikari Mini Algae Wafers; Glasgarten Snail Dinner; blanched vegetables (zucchini, lettuce, spinach)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat \/ Supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasgarten Mineral Junkie Treats; Glasgarten Mineral Treats (essential for shell health)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia — Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique gill-based filter feeding — a real trait, but a supplement to scavenging, not a primary food source\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large snail — requires consistent supplemental feeding beyond available algae\/biofilm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs soft sand\/fine substrate for burrowing — coarse gravel causes stress\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viviparous — gives birth to 5–15 live young per brood; slow, manageable reproduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium supplementation needed to prevent thin, cracked, or pitted shells\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fatal — never use copper medications in snail tanks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely peaceful and plant-safe; shy initially, more active once settled\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52507145077047,"sku":"Filopaludina martensi","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/white-wizard-snail","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}