Tiger cowrie
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Topic: Tiger cowrie
Posted By: WhiteReef
Subject: Tiger cowrie
Date Posted: February 21 2010 at 10:15am
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Well I have a tiger cowrie that has been in my tank for a long while, probably over 3-4years. Anyway I have never really noticed anything unusual with it, and when I purchased it I thought it was reef safe. Since I have been analyzing my setup, I did some research that indicates that they are really not as reef safe as I was lead to believe when I purchased him. There are reports of them eating corals and sponges. With some of the frags I purchased, I have seen him go over the top of them. Never have I seen him directly eat any of the corals or sponges in my tank. However, it seems like the ones he comes in direct contact with have a negative reaction for awhile after wards. I love the look of him in the tank, but I worry a little that things could get worse with him. I feel that he has been a major contributor to the cleanup crew, but I don't know if I can continue to trust him. Also if I put him in my sump I worry that there is not enough stuff for him to graze on, but ??? I have a good amount of chaeto and patches of hair algae in it. I guess he might be okay there. Any thoughts or experiences with keeping one? ------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
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Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: February 23 2010 at 9:40am
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I put him in my refugium, just to be safe. So no one has any experience or suggestions on this?
------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 23 2010 at 10:03am
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I'd trust him. Then again I may be saying that because I'd rather have a cool cowrie in my tank than a cool coral.
Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: jwoo
Date Posted: February 23 2010 at 10:11am
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I have a snakehead cowrie that is nothing but a model citizen. Seriously does the work of 5 astreas and looks cool!
------------- None at the moment Soon: 72 Gallon Bowfront |
Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: February 23 2010 at 11:40am
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Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it. Well, I feel better about letting him back into the main tank.
------------- ---------------- Richard Former 47G Column Reef, Magna 20" x 18" x 31"H |
Posted By: providence
Date Posted: March 08 2010 at 12:49pm
you have had him for 3 years and no bad so I would just go with it too maby he is a nice one 
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