Longhorn Cowfish (Ostracion longhorn)
Fish in the family Ostraciidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Yellowish to tan body with blue-tinted facial markings and characteristic long, horn-like bony projections extending anteriorly above the eyes. The body is boxy and heavily armored with bony plates.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet including small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood. Supplement with quality omnivore pellets. Feed once to twice daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Longhorn Cowfish
Moderate - Longhorn Cowfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal diseases
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Longhorn Cowfish in your reef tank
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