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question bout fish
is it a bad idea to add a cowfish to a SH tank ? i think it would be...
thanks
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I've never had a cowfish but understand they are often aggressive. I suspect even a young (small) one can nip a sh hard enough to invite infection. Also, don't they emit toxins into the water if they die?
Way too risky imo.
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there seems to be a bunch of false info about the cowfish.. ppl say that there toxins are not enough to be harmfull and others say they are, then ppl say there none agressive slow friendly fish, and others say the opposite..its really confusing!..:/
one of the ppl that i set up a tank for bought one after i told them it was a bad idea, they ended up killing it along with a bunch of other fish.. but it was really friendly and cool it would jump out of the water a bit to get your attention and follow you.. this was my main reason for wanting one!, i think i'll have to decide bettween the horses or the cowfish. anyone else have any thoughts?
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I would not mix the two IMO.
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I agree, don't mix. BTW, cowfish only emit toxin if they are dying - a healthy one will not poison a tank.
good site for cowfish information is www.cowfishes.com |
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thanks every one, i have decided to put them together an give it a shot!
just kidding...
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I kept a 1 inch Long Horned Cowfish in a holding tank with 2 small seahorses for 2 months and they got along fine. I think the problem with them is they get so huge - Long Horn's get to 46cm, they are voracious eaters and judging from the little guy I kept behaviour I wouldn't be surprised if they became interested in the seahorses once large enough. I believe the poisonous factor is only exhibited in the presence of other cowfish, but that's just what I've read, can't say from experience. You won't find many occurrences of cowfish poisoning people's tanks in any case, just lots of resources that say that.
Here's some info I found: "Surprisingly, seahorses are not a compatible tank mate for cowfish and boxfish. Seahorses have a highly specialized food requirement, and will have a difficult time getting their share of foods. Not only are cowfish quicker at nabbing food, they are more aggressive. They can even be intimidating, preventing the seahorses from seeking out food. Cowfish will also nip and pick at seahorses. Seahorses naturally grow a layer of algae upon their skin. Cowfish are attracted to the algae and the unusual locomotion of seahorses. They respond by nibbling on the seahorses, trying to determine if seahorses are a good food item." Cowfish In Aquaria I also found this article: No Horsing Around Cowfish
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thanks very helpfull! let me know how it turns out.
btw can you help here? thanks http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1281396
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As for diving sites, I've only ever been to Brisbane and the Gold Coast and have never gone diving there, sorry I can't help.
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thanks anyways
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Good luck and hope you have a great time. Sorry for getting off topic!
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wow sounds cool, yea i think im going to vist the zoo, i just couldnt find the info about it. now that i know it sounds like it will be fun. thanks for all the help!
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