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Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Max Chiarella, Jun 13, 2011.

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  1. Max Chiarella

    Max Chiarella Bristle Worm

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    Max Chiarella, Jun 15, 2011
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Well for one thing they get a foot long.
    The Thornback Cowfish should have a minimum of a 70 gallon tank. Use caution if placing it in a reef tank as it will often nibble at tubeworms. When stressed, the Thornback Cowfish releases a poisonous substance, called ostracitoxin, from its mucous glands which will kill other fish in the tank very quickly. Not a good choice IMO.
     
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    Vinnyboombatz, Jun 15, 2011
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  3. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    The Thornback Cowfish is a COOL fish, but it is not a good addition to any tank less than 80 gallons or so. They get VERY large, and can release a toxin that kills other fish.
     
    JJL, Jun 15, 2011
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