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Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta)

Boxfish & Cowfish
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The Longhorn Cowfish inhabit the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, usually in the less turbid waters.
SKU: LNGHRNBX-09
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The Longhorn Cowfish EXPERT ONLY(Lactoria cornuta)  inhabit the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, usually in the less turbid waters.

The body is yellow and covered with white dots, and is occasionally referred to as the Yellow Boxfish; however, the Longhorn is not to be confused with Ostracion cubicus, commonly called the Yellow or Polka Dot Boxfish.

In the wild, it is not uncommon to see a 20" specimen, while in the aquarium the Longhorn Cowfish tends to be dramatically smaller - 16" or less.

When possible, the Longhorn Cowfish should be the first fish introduced in the tank.

It is intolerant of other Longhorns, so keep it in a large tank, with some live rock for algae scraping.

Use caution if placing the Cowfish Longhorn in a reef tank as it may nibble on tubeworms.

When housed correctly, the Cowfish Longhorn is long-lived.

Similar to other boxfish, the Cowfish Longhorn's skin is poisonous and, when threatened, it will release a toxin lethal to other tank members, including other Longhorns.

Since they are omnivores, the Longhorn Cowfish should be offered a variety of meaty and vegetable foods.

They are slow eaters, and should not be housed with aggressive eaters.

Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons

Care Level: Difficult

Reef Compatible: With Caution

 

 

 

 

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