Where to buy Longhorn Cowfish
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About Longhorn Cowfish
Yellowish to tan body with blue-tinted facial markings and characteristic long, horn-like bony projections extending anteriorly above the eyes. The body is boxy and heavily armored with bony plates.
Key facts
- Family
- Ostraciidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Longhorn Cowfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- Yellowish to tan body with blue-tinted facial markings and characteristic long, horn-like bony projections extending anteriorly above the eyes. The body is boxy and heavily armored with bony plates.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal diseases
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet including small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood. Supplement with quality omnivore pellets. Feed once to twice daily in small portions.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Max Size
- 20
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
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