Longhorn Cowfish
FACTS:
SIZE:18.1in
PH:8.0-8.4
SALINITY:1.018-1.024
TEMP:75'-82'
CARE LEVEL:Difficult
REEF COMPATIBILITY:50/50
MIN AQUARIUM SIZE:60 Gal
DISTRIBUTION:Indo-Pacific
DIET:Micro algae, frozen meaty foods,mysis shrimp.
NOTES:This is common cowfish.They are closely related to the boxfish.They are hard to care for and in a reef environment they can do alright if put in a tank with low flow.These odd fish are also deadly,If they die in a tank and not pulled immediately they can pollute the aquarium,this is due to the toxins they have in there body.This extreme poisoning of the aquarium also depends on the size of the aquarim and the size of the fish.They are also finicky eaters,If you can get them to eat your on the right track.