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While often sold as tiny 1-inch juveniles, cowfish can grow up to 16–20 inches . An adult requires a minimum of 180 to 250 gallons .

They are omnivores that need frequent feedings (2–3 times daily) of meaty foods like mysis shrimp, chopped clams, and mussels, alongside marine algae. They should not be fed floating food, as ingesting air can cause fatal buoyancy issues. HOW TO CARE FOR A COWFISH (Featuring Our God: Cheese) buy a cowfish

Because they are heavy eaters, they produce a significant biological load, requiring oversized filtration and a high-quality protein skimmer. However, they are slow swimmers and require low to moderate water flow so they aren't constantly fighting a current. While often sold as tiny 1-inch juveniles, cowfish