New addition. Cowfish!

hunterisgreat · 04/01/2014, 09:28 PM

I got two. One is much more colorful, long horns, and a much more pronounces crest on his back. He is also much more immediately outgoing. Wonder if one is male and the other female? They seem to enjoy each other's company lol

Dmorty217 · 04/02/2014, 04:35 AM

I would say the likelihood is very high that the are male and female. Nice snag, they have great personalities

eatbreakfast · 04/02/2014, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

I would say the likelihood is very high that the are male and female. Nice snag, they have great personalities

If they are not male and female you will find out relatively quickly, as cowfish dont tolerate conspecifics in aquaria.

hunterisgreat · 04/02/2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by eatbreakfast

If they are not male and female you will find out relatively quickly, as cowfish dont tolerate conspecifics in aquaria.

They seem to stick close together. The alleged male does more wondering during the day but always goes back to "hang out" with the other. They are also juveniles though ~1" long

Spartan · 04/02/2014, 07:40 AM

What are those other fish in there? They look like juveniles/fry of some type. Schooling?

hunterisgreat · 04/02/2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

What are those other fish in there? They look like juveniles/fry of some type. Schooling?

Yes... something I caught lastnight with a dipnet at the boat landing... I think they are juvenile spot or atlantic croaker. I have two in another tank I caught a month ago that are much bigger. There is also an anchovy in that pic, and in the right hand side you can see the reflection of a flounders eyes protruding from the sand

04/01/2014, 09:28 PM	#1
hunterisgreat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 120	New addition. Cowfish! http://youtu.be/vxLXzG3_QY8 I got two. One is much more colorful, long horns, and a much more pronounces crest on his back. He is also much more immediately outgoing. Wonder if one is male and the other female? They seem to enjoy each other's company lol

04/02/2014, 04:35 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I would say the likelihood is very high that the are male and female. Nice snag, they have great personalities __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

04/02/2014, 07:40 AM	#5
Spartan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Western New York Posts: 705	What are those other fish in there? They look like juveniles/fry of some type. Schooling? __________________ Reef since 95'. 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge Current Tank Info: 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge