{"product_id":"tiger-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-i-ma1404","title":"Tiger Conch – Conomurex luhuanus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiger Conch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the Strawberry Conch, is a distinctive marine gastropod in the family Strombidae. It has a heavy, elongated shell with attractive cream, tan, brown, and orange markings. Its long eye stalks and specialized foot give conchs an unmistakable appearance as they move across the aquarium substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to the tropical Indo-West Pacific and inhabits shallow reef-associated environments. It is particularly associated with sandy substrates and coral rubble, where it feeds on algae and organic detritus. The species can reach approximately 8 cm (just over 3 inches) in shell length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oca.gov.tw\/ch\/home.jsp?dataserno=202502120018\u0026amp;id=669\u0026amp;mcustomize=ocamaritime_view.jsp\u0026amp;parentpath=0%2C\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eOCA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the saltwater aquarium, the Tiger Conch is especially useful for maintaining the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than concentrating primarily on rockwork like many grazing snails, it travels across the substrate feeding on algae, microalgal growth, and organic material. Its movement also helps lightly disturb the upper surface of the sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiger Conchs are peaceful and generally reef safe, making them excellent additions to a diversified cleanup crew. They are best maintained in an established aquarium with plenty of accessible sand and enough naturally occurring food to support continued grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonym:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrombus luhuanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Linnaeus, 1758\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strombidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tiger Conch, Strawberry Conch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches \/ 8 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealifebase.org\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=86878\u0026amp;lang=English\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSeaLifeBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Herbivore \/ detritivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grazes algae and organic detritus from the substrate. Supplemental marine algae-based foods can be offered if natural food becomes limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide an open area of sand where the conch can move and forage naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 74–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to an established aquarium with a mature sand bed and adequate grazing material. Avoid copper-based medications and rapid changes in salinity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sand-grazing description is well supported for this species. A government marine-life reference describes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. luhuanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as inhabiting sandy and coral-rubble substrates and feeding on algae and organic detritus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47215591784681,"sku":"I  MA1403","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/tiger-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-sand-grazer-pea-i-ma1404.jpg?v=1791403253","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/tiger-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-i-ma1404","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}