Queen Conch -
Size: The Queen Conch may grow to 12 inches.
Diet: Herbivore.
Feeding: It likes to eat Omnivore, will eat hair algae and cyanobacteria algae from substrate..
Behavior: The is generally peaceful toward other tankmates.
Care: Many consider the a low-maintenance specimen. Not venomous.
General notes: The Captive Bred Queen Conch may grow to 12 inches and live for up to 15 years. Herbivore/Detritavore. The Captive Bred Queen Conch is peaceful toward other tankmates, but can dislodge rocks in smaller tanks. Excellent for consuming cyano and other algae on the sand..
Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Origin: The Queen Conch is commonly collected from Florida and Carribean.
Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.
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