Cowies?

nicandkris02 · 03/03/2007, 10:46 AM

Someone told me that I needed to put cowies in my tank with my puffer and huma. When I went to my LFS they had no clue what I was talking about. Could some one point me in the right direction for some more info ands pic please? Thanks

Richard parry · 03/03/2007, 04:23 PM

Hi there, do you mean cowries? They are an invert that graze on macro-algae but also corals.

Anemone · 03/04/2007, 01:34 AM

Cowries are a type of gastropod (snail), and since both puffers and triggers can munch on snails in the wild, perhaps that is what they were suggesting.

Expensive meal, if that's the case, and not necessary.

Kevin

michaeldaly · 03/04/2007, 05:54 AM

Could you be talking about Cow fish.

BadOleRoss · 03/04/2007, 07:29 AM

Not a cow fish, like Anemone said, cowries are a small snail with a nice shinny polished shell. They are difficult to find in LFS and I have only found a couple of placed online to get them. They are a little pricey as well. if your triggers are small you might try mexican turbos first.

03/03/2007, 10:46 AM	#1
nicandkris02 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: johnson city ,tn Posts: 83	Cowies? Someone told me that I needed to put cowies in my tank with my puffer and huma. When I went to my LFS they had no clue what I was talking about. Could some one point me in the right direction for some more info ands pic please? Thanks

03/03/2007, 04:23 PM	#2
Richard parry Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: luton england Posts: 247	Hi there, do you mean cowries? They are an invert that graze on macro-algae but also corals. __________________ I spend more time chasing my kids at the fish store than looking at the tanks Current Tank Info: reef, 420L

03/04/2007, 01:34 AM	#3
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	Cowries are a type of gastropod (snail), and since both puffers and triggers can munch on snails in the wild, perhaps that is what they were suggesting. Expensive meal, if that's the case, and not necessary. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

03/04/2007, 05:54 AM	#4
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	Could you be talking about Cow fish.

03/04/2007, 07:29 AM	#5
BadOleRoss Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg VA Posts: 381	Not a cow fish, like Anemone said, cowries are a small snail with a nice shinny polished shell. They are difficult to find in LFS and I have only found a couple of placed online to get them. They are a little pricey as well. if your triggers are small you might try mexican turbos first.