Horse Conch (3 inches)

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Invertebrates · Snails

Horse Conch (3 inches)

Triplofusus giganteus

Expert care
Not reef safe

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From our species guide

Care at a glance

Care levelExpert
Reef safeNo
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePredator: eats snails, hermit crabs, even its own kind
Min tank200 gallons
Favorite foods
1. Live snails (whelks, tulips)
2. Clams / bivalves
3. Meaty foods
Max size24 in (60 cm)

In plain words: The horse conch is one of the biggest snails in the world. A grown-up shell can be about two feet long, longer than your arm from elbow to fingertips.

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About the Horse Conch (3 inches)