Cowfish

[gashunk]

I was just wondering how *reef safe* they are and what your guys input on them cause i want one and my lfs just got one in for me if i want it.

 

[Untamedrose]

Mixed reviews....

Some say if they get a tiny bit stressed with release toxins that with kill everything and crash the tank..........and others say thats a silly myth they are fine even seen a few videos were it died but the tank was still ok.

Also reef safe normally implies they wont pick at corals and the clean up crew...Id expect a cowfish to at least go after shrimp like a puffer would do but wouldnt think it be a problem with corals.

BUT...I've never owned one, but always liked them. Im ok pushing the tank size, to fish will grow size some...but 18-20"s is to much for any tank I've ever owned by far. lol

 

[gashunk]

Mixed reviews....

Some say if they get a tiny bit stressed with release toxins that with kill everything and crash the tank..........and others say thats a silly myth they are fine even seen a few videos were it died but the tank was still ok.

Also reef safe normally implies they wont pick at corals and the clean up crew...Id expect a cowfish to at least go after shrimp like a puffer would do but wouldnt think it be a problem with corals.

BUT...I've never owned one, but always liked them. Im ok pushing the tank size, to fish will grow size some...but 18-20"s is to much for any tank I've ever owned by far. lol

I mean I'm not to worried bout the stressed part I feel that's more like neglect on the dying fish well See how if it decided it wants to nip at food with proper feeding then it's gone

 

[eatbreakfast]

They will eventually pick at open brain corals, pipe organs, and duncans, sometimes at Euphyllia, too. Very cool. Very personable. Safe with leathers and mushrooms though.

I have even see them eat aiptasia.

 

[gashunk]

They will eventually pick at open brain corals, pipe organs, and duncans, sometimes at Euphyllia, too. Very cool. Very personable. Safe with leathers and mushrooms though.

I have even see them eat aiptasia.

See that's not what I wanna hear cause I love my lps and I do want the fish now I just gotta decide if the risk is gunna be worth it