Description
Gold Ring Cowrie – Cypraea annulus Common name: Gold Ring Cowrie Scientific name: Cypraea annulus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: 2–3 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Omnivore / Grazer Minimum tank size: 60 L+ Reef safe: With caution Overview The Gold Ring Cowrie ( Cypraea annulus ) is a small and attractive marine snail known for its smooth, glossy shell marked with a distinctive golden ring. During the day it often hides within rockwork, becoming more active at night. It adds both subtle beauty and natural grazing activity to reef aquariums. Behavior & Compatibility Peaceful and generally safe with most reef inhabitants. Primarily nocturnal. May occasionally graze on soft corals or zoanthids if natural food sources are limited, so monitoring is recommended. Feeding Naturally feeds on: • Microalgae • Film algae • Biofilm • Detritus In very clean systems, supplemental feeding with algae sheets may be necessary. Care Notes • Provide ample rockwork with hiding spaces • Stable reef parameters recommended • Avoid housing with predators such as larger wrasses or pufferfish A small, decorative grazing snail best suited for established reef aquariums with natural algae growth.
