We're setting up a 125g and we have always liked the personality, shape and intelligence of the horn Cowfish. Since they can get around 8" or so, should we bring one into our family or not ?
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Are there species that only get 8"? Which ones are you looking into?
The horn Cow can get over 10" in the oceans, 8" in aquariums.
That says 18" maximum length!?
Long Horned Cowfish - Baby - Saltwater Fish - Miscel
The Long Horned Cowfish, Lactoria cornuta, is also known as the Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish, or Polka Dot Cowfish. This fish is a variety of Boxfish with characteristic "horns" protruding from its head resembling a bull or cow. Though in its juvenile stage, the "horns" are yet not...www.saltwaterfish.com
This says 20” in wild, 10” in aquariums. Who knows.......
I don’t believe they are fast growers, and at least for me, that is not the thing giving me reservations
There was one at my LFS that grew very fast. The had trouble finding a place for him because of his size and rapid growth.
That says 18" maximum length!?
Lactoria fornasini is a nice one that stays small. If anyone sees one for sale let me know!