Egg Cowrie (Ovula ovum)
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Egg Cowrie
Egg Cowrie
Ovula ovum
38 Litres (10 US G.)
3.8-7.6cm (1.5-3 ")
8.0 - 8.4
22.2-26.7°C (72 -80 °F)
8-12 °d
2-3 years
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Egg cowry
Origin[edit]
- Found in the Central, and western Pacific, throughout Malaysia to the Red Sea.
Sexing[edit]
- Males are smaller than females.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This cowrie is not reef safe. Adults are known to eat anemones, sponges and soft corals. Is best in FOWLR set ups, and will cohabit with sea urchins, starfish and tube worms.
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous. Aside from soft corals, they will eat some algae
Environment Specifics[edit]
- FOWLR will suffice, if you cannot provide stony corals. It, however will best suffice in a FOWLR tank, just to be safe.
Behaviour[edit]
- Peaceful.
Identification[edit]
- Has a pale shell, and a colorful mantle. Unlike cowries like the Tiger Cowrie, which is from Cypraeidae, egg cowries are from Ovulidae.
