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Cowrie, Tiger
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Cowrie, Tiger

Cypraea tigris

The Tiger Cowrie has an egg-shaped, spotted, glossy shell and is in high demand for the rock aquarium. It differs in color depending upon geographical location. While it does not have an operculum to shut when it retracts its mantle into its shell, the opening is lined with "threatening" tooth-like
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Cowrie, Tiger is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
surface
Minimum Tank:
20 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility