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Oxycirrhites typus Long-snouted coral guard

Oxycirrhites typus Long-snouted coral guard

54,99€
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Oxycirrhites typus, commonly known as the Long-snouted Coral Guardian, is a member of the family of hawkfish and belongs to the perch family. Their white base color is covered with red spots and lines that form squares/rectangles with spots. The first few spines of the dorsal fin have tiny hairs called 'cirri'. And of course, the most distinctive feature of this fish is their long nose. These fish usually choose one or more spots on rocks or corals from which they observe the aquarium. We recommend keeping only one Oxycirrhites typus in an aquarium unless it is a confirmed pair, as they can be very aggressive towards other coral guardians if there are not enough hiding places. Most other fish will be ignored, but be careful with small, tame species. In nature, their main diet consists of small crustaceans and zooplankton. They are not at all shy and will accept almost any meaty food (preferably crustaceans such as brine shrimp, gammarus and copepods) you offer and have no problem eating small pellets. They can even be hand fed after a short time in the tank. With the exception of resting on coral, which some corals cannot tolerate, they are reef safe, but be careful of fish, shrimp and crabs that fit in their mouths!

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  • Safely packed in a styrofoam box

Here are the instructions for unpacking and acclimating Berghia snails:

  • Berghia snails are specialized feeders that only eat Aiptasia sp. It is important to always have enough Aiptasia for them or to pass them on in a timely manner.
  • They are less suitable for larger aquariums with many fish, but if necessary they can be placed in the evening with the lights turned off using the transfer pipette.
  • Direct contact between snails and Aiptasia should be avoided as this can lead to the death of the snails. The snails must make contact with the Aiptasia themselves.
  • Berghia snails are ideal for controlling Aiptasia in small aquariums with peaceful fish or in separate "treatment aquariums".
  • The snails delivered are not yet fully grown and can, if necessary, be fed in a separate aquarium until they reach the desired size.
  • To open the Styrofoam box, simply pull on the blue ribbon. The insulated packaging does not need to be removed from the box. Allow the temperatures to equalize for around 10 minutes by placing the unopened transport container in the aquarium.
  • Carefully unscrew the white lid anti-clockwise. The transport container may be full of sea water and individual snails may be stuck to the lid. If this happens, place the lid in a small bowl of sea water from the aquarium.
  • Use the transfer pipette provided to remove the snails from the container and transfer them to the aquarium. Repeat the process with all snails.
  • The insulated box is recyclable and can be disposed of as recyclables or used for other purposes.
  • In case of a complaint, we ask for an email on the day of arrival with a photo of the snail in the transport cup for a replacement.
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