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Money Cowrie

Cypraea sp.

The Money Cowries get their name from when they were used as currency. It is egg-shaped and glossy with a smooth surface. It is an excellent grazer that remains small in size

They require a tank of 40 litres or larger with plenty of rockwork to clean . The money cowry is reef compatible and beneficial to a reef setup grazing on all types of micro algae and detritus. A natural scavenger they are self sufficient in the home aquarium and should have enough natural food growth to live.

The Money cowry, like all inverts is intolerant to any copper based medications

Approximate Purchase Size: 1cm - 3cm

Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.

Money Cowrie (Cypraea sp.)
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Fish Statistics

Minimum Tank Size:
40 litres
Diet:
Omnivore
Origin:
Indo-Pacific
Temp (C):
22-27 C
Max Size:
2.5 cm
Family:
Cypraeidae
Reef Compatible:
Yes
Temperament:
Peaceful
pH:
8.1 - 8.4
Salinity:
1.023-1.025
Care Level:
Easy

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