{"product_id":"longhorn-cowfish-med","title":"Longhorn Cowfish MED","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonghorn Cowfish (\u003cem\u003eLactoria cornuta\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLonghorn Cowfish\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most distinctive and instantly recognisable marine fish, famous for its box-shaped yellow body, scattered blue spots and prominent horn-like projections above the eyes. Its unusual appearance, curious personality and unique swimming style make it a fascinating centrepiece for a suitably large marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful. Best kept with calm to moderately active tankmates that will not bully or outcompete it for food. Avoid aggressive fish and persistent fin-nippers. Very small ornamental invertebrates may be eaten as the cowfish grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReef-safe with caution. Generally does not deliberately damage corals, but may investigate or nip at some sessile invertebrates and can consume small crustaceans, worms and other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivore – offer a varied diet including mysis shrimp, chopped prawn, mussel, clam, squid, marine algae and quality marine preparations. Feed \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 smaller meals daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring the cowfish receives enough food when housed with faster-feeding species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Tank Size: \u003cstrong\u003e500L\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate to Advanced – requires excellent water quality, gentle-to-moderate water movement, plenty of swimming space and peaceful tankmates. Longhorn Cowfish can grow to a substantial adult size and should be purchased with their long-term requirements in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCowfish can release \u003cstrong\u003eostracitoxin when severely stressed or dying\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can potentially affect other aquarium inhabitants. Maintain stable conditions, avoid aggressive tankmates and minimise unnecessary stress. Good activated carbon and efficient filtration are sensible precautions when keeping this unusual species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57472162398583,"sku":null,"price":46.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/longhornedcowfish.jpg?v=1789744832","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/longhorn-cowfish-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}