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About Shaw's Cowfish
Shaw's Cowfish is a tan to yellowish-brown boxfish with a distinctive cubic body shape and two prominent horn-like projections extending forward from the head. The body is relatively smooth with subtle patterning and a small mouth adapted for picking at small prey.
Key facts
- Aka
- Shaw's Cowfish, Aurita Cowfish
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 7
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 55 gallon tank; adults reach 18-24" • Stable pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Needs plenty of open swimming space, calm tankmates • Poor compatibility with small fish and crustaceans (predatory) • Sensitive to poor water quality; requires excellent filtration
- Notes
- Cold-water species often sold in the hobby. Requires colder water temperatures (60-72°F) than typical tropical reef tanks. Not suitable for warm water reef tanks.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Cold-water species often sold in the hobby. Requires colder water temperatures. Best suited for intermediate aquarists with appropriate setup.
- Min tank size
- 55 gallons
- Family
- Ostraciidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality meaty foods, small crustaceans, and quality flaked or pellet foods. Offer small frequent meals (1-2 times daily) rather than large ones. This species grazes on small benthic organisms and will benefit from live rock for natural foraging.
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