Fighting Conch, Aquacultured
(Strombus alatus)

Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.

Fighting Conch, Aquacultured
(Strombus alatus)
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Assorted
Diet
Detritus, Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family
Strombidae
Supplements
Calcium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Assorted
Diet
Detritus, Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family
Strombidae
Supplements
Calcium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Compatibility
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What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Fighting Conch is a very hardy member of the Strombidae family. They are excellent sand sifters, and very beneficial in the reef aquarium. As they burrow and dig through the aquarium substrate, they clean and aerate the bottom.
Fighting Conches can grow to about 3" and do well in all sizes of reef aquaria with supplemental feeding. Aquacultured specimens are readily available, and are usually more colorful, and adapt easier than wild caught specimens.
The Fighting Conch is an omnivore and will also consume detritus. Supply pieces of fresh fish and dried seaweed, as well as high quality frozen foods, to supplement what they will feed on from the bottom of the tank.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2"
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Customer Testimonials
Nick L
Philadephia , PA
Excellent sand sifters! Very active and fun to watch. Also very hard making them a perfect cleaner. Mine adapted to the tank instantly.
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