All our fish, shrimp and corals are bagged with fresh oxygen as well as a heat pack in winter.
When ordering livestock please select the box size and add it to your cart for accurate overnight (1-2 days) shipping costs. A small box can take 1-2 bags and a medium box 6 bags. One bag fits max 10 small (1-3cm) fish or max 2 medium (3-5cm) fish or max 1 large (>5cm) fish.
ONE SPECIES PER BAG. Eg: One bag of 10 neon tetra.
🐌 White Wizard Snail Care Guide
Elegant, useful, and low-maintenance freshwater snail!
🔹 Overview
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Scientific Name: Filopaludina martensi (also known as Viviparus spp.)
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Common Name: White Wizard Snail
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Size: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)
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Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
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Temperament: Peaceful
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Tank Size: 10 gallons and up
💡 Loved for its unique ivory shell and algae-cleaning habits!
💧 Water Parameters
| Parameter |
Ideal Range |
| Temperature |
72–78°F (22–26°C) |
| pH |
7.2–8.2 |
| GH (Hardness) |
8–18 dGH |
| KH |
3–10 dKH |
| TDS |
150–300 ppm |
✅ Thrives in alkaline, mineral-rich water.
✅ Requires calcium for shell health — avoid soft/acidic water.
🏡 Tank Setup
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Substrate: Sand or fine gravel
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Filtration: Moderate (snails are sensitive to poor water quality)
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Décor: Driftwood, live plants, rocks
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Behavior: Active burrowers and algae grazers
🌱 Won’t harm healthy plants but may uproot delicate ones while moving.
🍽️ Diet
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Algae and biofilm (primary natural diet)
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Algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach)
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Shrimp pellets, bottom feeder wafers
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Calcium supplements (cuttlebone, crushed coral)
🚫 Avoid copper-based medications — toxic to snails.
🧬 Breeding
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Type: Livebearers (give birth to live young)
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Reproduction: Slow and easy to control
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Babies: Fully formed mini-snails born singly
🐣 Safe for mixed tanks without fear of overpopulation.
✔️ Compatible Tankmates
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Shrimp (cherry, crystal, Amano)
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Peaceful community fish (rasboras, tetras, endlers)
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Other snails (Mystery, Nerite)
🚫 Avoid predators: Loaches, puffers, crayfish, and large cichlids.
🧼 Maintenance
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Weekly 10–20% water changes
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Monitor shell health and mineral levels
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Clean glass gently to preserve biofilm for grazing
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Remove decaying plant matter
❤️ Why You'll Love Them
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Beautiful ivory-white shell — stands out in planted tanks
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Helps control algae and detritus
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Peaceful, easy-going, and long-lived
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Perfect addition to community or shrimp tanks
