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Money Cowrie
Money Cowrie
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$7.99 CAD
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$7.99 CAD
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- Species: Money Cowrie Snail (Cypraea moneta), a small marine mollusk, grows to just over one inch.
- Appearance: Smooth, shiny, domed shell with creamy color, brown markings, and a white underside with a tan center.
- Function: Effective algae eater, cleans rocks and aquarium glass.
- Historical Use: Used as currency in Indian and Pacific Ocean regions, clinks like coins when handled.
- Habitat: Thrives in mature reef aquariums with live rock and no aggressive species.
- Care Needs: Sensitive to high nitrates and copper-based medications; struggles to right itself if flipped.
- Acclimation: Requires drip acclimation over several hours due to sensitivity to water parameter changes.
- Tank Size: 1-2 snails per 10 gallons of water for adequate space and algae control.
- Diet: Consumes film algae, diatoms, hair algae, and some cyanobacteria.
- Diet Supplement: Needs dried seaweed or vegetable-based tablet food if algae is scarce to prevent starvation.
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