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   |image = Eustrombus gigas 2.jpg
 
   |image = Eustrombus gigas 2.jpg
 
   |caption = queen conch
 
   |caption = queen conch
   |species = Strombus gigas
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   |species = Aliger gigas
   |extra_scientific_names = Lobatus gigas
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   |extra_scientific_names = Lobatus gigas, Eustrombus gigas, Strombus gigas
 
   |difficulty = E
 
   |difficulty = E
 
   |min_tank_size = 100
 
   |min_tank_size = 100
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   |max_sg = 1.025
 
   |max_sg = 1.025
 
   |habitat = western atlantic
 
   |habitat = western atlantic
   |captive bred = Yes
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   |captive_bred = 1
 
   |family = Strombidae
 
   |family = Strombidae
 
   |type= i
 
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== Identification ==
 
== Identification ==
:Shell is pinkish-grey.
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:A large snail with a pinkish-grey shell, and a pearly white-and-pink interior.
  
 
== Pictures ==
 
== Pictures ==
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
*[[w:Lobatus gigas|Wikipedia]]
 
*[[w:Lobatus gigas|Wikipedia]]
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*[http://eol.org/pages/455238/overview EOL]
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*[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=2&pid=1242&cid=82 Blue Zoo Aquatics]
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*[http://www.freshmarine.com/queen-conch-snail.html Fresh Marine]
  
 
[[Category:Invertebrates]]
 
[[Category:Invertebrates]]

Latest revision as of 22:09, 14 December 2023

Queen Conch

Lobatus gigas 2.jpg
queen conch

Aliger gigas

379 Litres (100 US G.)

25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

21.1-32.2°C (70 -90 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

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

7-10 years

Family

Strombidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Pink Conch

Additional scientific names

Lobatus gigas, Eustrombus gigas, Strombus gigas


Origin[edit]

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

Sexing[edit]

Reqiures close examination.

Tank Compatibility[edit]

Reef tanks will suffice.

Diet[edit]

Herbivorous; needs algae in its diet.

Environment Specifics[edit]

Reef tanks will suffice.

Behaviour[edit]

Peaceful.

Identification[edit]

A large snail with a pinkish-grey shell, and a pearly white-and-pink interior.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]