Fighting Conch Question

[Craig Lambert]

I have a 75G tank with a 4-6"dsb. I had it set up for two years prior to relocating, and now have it up and running once again. (substrate, and lr are all new). After cycling I added 4 turbo snails, 12 Nassarius, 6 Cirinth, 6 Astrea. and 1 fighting conch.

I had a fighting conch in my old tank, but he was only about 1" in length. He did a great job on the dsb, and I enjoyed having him in the tank. The one I received from a very reputable online vender is huge! He's 2.5-3" long!! I'm wondering if I should swap him for something at a local lfs. I'm afraid that he's a bit too big for a 75G tank. I don't want him eating beneficial things from the dsb, and I have no interest in "spot feeding" someone I purchased to help clean up. Is he too large? Or should I keep him?

 

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[Anemonebuff]

He will not eat too many pods/worms. Algae and diatoms will hold him over. Mine passed at 4". They are awesome. I miss mine. I have a "tiger" conch. Laziest SOB I ever met.

 

[fsa]

My fighting conch is/was (just gave it to my lfs--broke down and redid my tank last weekend) just about the size you mention 2-3 inches (He was about one inch when I first got him). He did fine in my 45 hex--quite a bit smaller than your 75. I think yours will do great in your tank.

Since you used to have one, I'm assuming you know they bury themselves and go missing sometimes for a couple weeks at a time? At least mine did. Always came back bigger, too)

Frank

 

[graveyardworm]

I had two in my 90g , bought them at about 1 1/2 inches or so, they're now about 4 inches long, and I've moved them to some new tanks I set up. One in a 75g with DSB will be fine.

 

[supertech3]

I have one about 3" and one thing you have to watch for is what corals you put on the gravel/floor because mine will push them or knock them over