Queen conch (Strombus gigas)

Queen conch

queen conch

Strombus gigas

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

379 Litres (100 US G.)

Size

25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")

sg

1.023 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

21.1-32.2°C (70 -90 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Common

Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

7-10 years

Habitat

Western Atlantic

Family

Strombidae

Additional names

Pink Conch

Additional scientific names

Lobatus gigas

Origin

The Queen Conch is native to the tropical Western Atlantic coasts of North and Central America in the greater Caribbean tropical zone.

Sexing

Reqiures close examination.

Tank Compatibility

Reef tanks will suffice.

Diet

Herbivorous; needs algae in its diet.

Environment Specifics

Reef tanks will suffice.

Behaviour

Peaceful.

Identification

Shell is pinkish-grey.

External links

• Wikipedia