Thai trapdoor snail

Filopaludina martensi

Wild range: Unknown (Unknown)

At a glance: Thai trapdoor snail care

Compiled reference information. Review the care notes and original sources below.

What temperature is listed for Thai trapdoor snail?

The compiled profile lists 20.0–31.0 °C for Thai trapdoor snail (Filopaludina martensi). Check the original sources below for context and differing recommendations.

What tank size is listed for Thai trapdoor snail?

The profile lists a minimum tank volume of 10.0 US gallons (38.0 liters). Volume alone does not establish suitability; consider dimensions, group size and other inhabitants alongside the full care notes.

What pH is listed for Thai trapdoor snail?

The compiled profile lists a pH of 6.8–8.5. Review the cited care sources alongside the other water parameters in this profile.

Natural habitat

Habitat information is not available due to insufficient data.

Where they are found

Originally from parts of Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Japan, and China, these snails have become invasive in various regions, especially after being introduced in the US in the late 1800s.

Aquarium care

White Wizard Snails are relatively easy to keep. They require a tank size of at least 40 liters for a few snails to thrive. Regular water changes and good water quality are recommended to maintain their health.

Feeding

Feeding notes are unavailable.

Compatibility

White Wizard Snails are peaceful and make great companions in community tanks. However, they should be kept away from aggressive fish species such as cichlids and loaches that may harm them.

Breeding

They reproduce slowly, giving birth to live young after a gestation period of about nine months. They do not require a separate breeding tank and can reproduce naturally in the main aquarium.

Sources

Compiled from multiple independent care sheets — not copied from a single site.