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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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== Behaviour ==
 
== Behaviour ==
:Peaceful. These snails are known for moving by pushing their foot into the sand, and propelling themselves forward, essentially "hopping". This allows them to climb even vertical concrete surfaces in the wild.
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:Peaceful.
  
 
== Identification ==
 
== Identification ==
:Shell is pinkish-grey with a pink inside lining.
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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]
 
*[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=2&pid=1242&cid=82 Blue Zoo Aquatics]
 
*[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=2&pid=1242&cid=82 Blue Zoo Aquatics]
 
*[http://www.freshmarine.com/queen-conch-snail.html Fresh Marine]
 
*[http://www.freshmarine.com/queen-conch-snail.html Fresh Marine]

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]