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Old 11-11-2005, 07:17 PM
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How does the conch hold up in a tank? Doesn't he do a similar thing to the goby in eating the organisms in the sand?

Also, how big does a conch get?
Conches are algae eaters, so they do no damage to sand critters. The Queen Conch gets to 10 inches or more. The best for aquaria is the Fighting Conch, which only grows to 3.5 inches ( it can do that really quickly)

I like Cerith and Nassarious snails. With Cerith being more easily available.
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Old 11-11-2005, 07:27 PM
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