I would imagine that its the confined space and the decomposing animal ,
probably why they try to keep the dead bodies out of our reservoirs .
ferreter
-----Original Message-----
From: Ross Mayhew <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1999 6:38 PM
Subject: Dead Cowries in Aquariums
>It has been mentioned several times on the list that if a cowrie dies
>in an aquarium, other things in the tank will be poisoned rather
>quickly if it is left in. But, either i missed it or it never came,
>the reason WHY was never explained
>! Any takers??
>-Ross.
>