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Shaw's Cowfish
Shaws cowfish (Arcana aurita) grows to similar size and shape as the Orante species. Contrarily, Shaws is encountered more often than the other two Australian species. It is brightly colored with a light background contrasted against dark stripes. Males can be distinguished by the blue coloring, which females lack. Shaws Cowfish acclimate to aquarium life very easily. In fact, the voracious appetites quickly accept any foods, including fingers! So be careful if hand feeding them. Juveniles are especially enjoyable and do extremely well with the Potbelly Seahorse as tank mates. As with other cowfish, corals and invertebrates will become meals in their tanks. This species is particularly found of feather duster worms.
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