WMAS Discussion Forum : Tiger cowrie http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:02:58 +0000 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:49:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38857 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Tiger cowrie : you have had him for 3 years and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=346850&title=tiger-cowrie#346850 Author: providence
Subject: 38857
Posted: March 08 2010 at 12:49pm

you have had him for 3 years and no bad so I would just go with it too maby he is a nice one ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:49:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=346850&title=tiger-cowrie#346850 <![CDATA[Tiger cowrie : Thanks for the feedback I appreciate...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=344267&title=tiger-cowrie#344267 Author: WhiteReef
Subject: 38857
Posted: February 23 2010 at 11:40am

Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it.  Well, I feel better about letting him back into the main tank.]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:40:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=344267&title=tiger-cowrie#344267 <![CDATA[Tiger cowrie : I have a snakehead cowrie that...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=344257&title=tiger-cowrie#344257 Author: jwoo
Subject: 38857
Posted: February 23 2010 at 10:11am

I have a snakehead cowrie that is nothing but a model citizen. Seriously does the work of 5 astreas and looks cool!]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:11:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=344257&title=tiger-cowrie#344257 <![CDATA[Tiger cowrie : I&#039;d trust him. Then again...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=344252&title=tiger-cowrie#344252 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 38857
Posted: February 23 2010 at 10:03am

I'd trust him.  Then again I may be saying that because I'd rather have a cool cowrie in my tank than a cool coral.
 
Adam
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Subject: 38857
Posted: February 23 2010 at 9:40am

I put him in my refugium, just to be safe.  So no one has any experience or suggestions on this?]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:40:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=344247&title=tiger-cowrie#344247 <![CDATA[Tiger cowrie : Well I have a tiger cowrie that...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38857&PID=343902&title=tiger-cowrie#343902 Author: WhiteReef
Subject: 38857
Posted: February 21 2010 at 10:15am

Well I have a tiger cowrie that has been in my tank for a long while, probably over 3-4years.  Anyway I have never really noticed anything unusual with it, and when I purchased it I thought it was reef safe.  Since I have been analyzing my setup, I did some research that indicates that they are really not as reef safe as I was lead to believe when I purchased him.  There are reports of them eating corals and sponges.  With some of the frags I purchased, I have seen him go over the top of them.  Never have I seen him directly eat any of the corals or sponges in my tank.  However, it seems like the ones he comes in direct contact with have a negative reaction for awhile after wards.

I love the look of him in the tank, but I worry a little that things could get worse with him.  I feel that he has been a major contributor to the cleanup crew, but I don't know if I can continue to trust him.

Also if I put him in my sump I worry that there is not enough stuff for him to graze on, but ???  I have a good amount of chaeto and patches of hair algae in it.  I guess he might be okay there.

Any thoughts or experiences with keeping one?
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