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The Queen conch is an herbivorous mollusk that provides the aquarist a low maintenance tank cleaner, as well as an environmentally friendly species with an interesting life history to converse over. The Queen conch is an endangered species which has been commercially harvested throughout the Caribbean for its meat. The culture of this animal is done with hopes of rehabilitating wild stocks as well as relieving some of the fishing pressure currently being imposed upon the populations.
The conch CFarms distributes are approximately 1 year old and are 1.5-2cm in shell length.
Aquarium Environment Parameters:
Temperature 80°-84°F optimal (70°-90°F range)
Salinity 32-36ppt optimal (30-37ppt range)
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0-8.0ppm
Density 5-8conch/sq.ft. optimal (up to 10 conch/sq.ft.)
Feed:
Conch will feed on naturally occurring algal growth in the tank as well as any detritus available in the sediment. Supplemental feed is suggested, the specially formulated feed developed by the Caicos Conch Farm is available for purchase through CFarms as well.
Purchasing:
CFarms distributes to wholesale and retail businesses worldwide. For more information or to place orders for conch call (305)362-5484, or email cfarmsllc@aol.com.
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