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jab502
12/04/2006, 07:48 PM
Has anybody actually tried a longhorn cowfish in a reef tank and personally seen it eat a coral? I have heard from quite a few people that they will eat corals, but none of those people have ever seen it themselves. I actually know two people who keep one in a reef tank and they are fine. I understand the other issues with a cowfish (toxins, slow feeders, bad swimmers) but I am trying to find out if they are truly likely to eat corals from people with first hand experience. Thanks.

LFS_worker
12/04/2006, 07:54 PM
Randy holmes Farley ( Reef chemisty forum ) Has a lg one in his tank.

I personally have not seen one with corals.(other than in photos!

Brian

jpa0741
12/04/2006, 08:11 PM
I have had a yellow boxfish with mostly softies for over 6 months now with no problems.

Avast Marine
12/05/2006, 12:19 AM
mmmmmm.......mysis goood.....coral baaaadddd....works for me :)