Max Ivers September 22, 2011 Share September 22, 2011 Hey all, I just bought an Antennarius sp. Anglerfish this past weekend at Petland to be the "mascot" of my frag tank/refugium. He's absolutely amazing to watch as he runs around, my friends all say it looks like a little dinosaur. Anyway, I'm curious if anyone else here has ever owned or had any experience with these really interesting fish. I'll post a picture somewhat soon, probably by the weekend Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country September 22, 2011 Share September 22, 2011 I'm pretty sure that SurlyT has had or does have an Anglerfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad September 22, 2011 Share September 22, 2011 I had a warty angler a few years back when I had way too many tanks, neat fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella September 22, 2011 Share September 22, 2011 What other fish do you keep it with.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT September 22, 2011 Share September 22, 2011 Ah man if that was you that got the Red or yellow one (cant remember which) that was me that was there when Ben fed it...what a cool fish they are..very tempting to start a small tank for one. Pics...especially of it feeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Ivers September 22, 2011 Author Share September 22, 2011 It is currently in my 40 Breeder Frag Tank/Refugium. It lives in the refugium half that has alot less flow and more spots for him to hide and wander around. There's also an ORA Picasso who is about 2.5" in there but the angler has no interest in him at all. The Picasso is way too smart and usually stays on the coral grow out side anyway. Pics later tonight, but the true amazing ones will have to wait a week or two until my college app tank photo portfolio is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad September 22, 2011 Share September 22, 2011 I have to say that you are asking for the angler to take an expensive meal there. Anglers can swallow amazingly large fish, if it is a narrow-bodied fish sometimes longer than the angler itself. I wouldn't keep any fish less than about twice the angler's size and then only deep-bodied fish. They really are great refugium mascotts, though. Once he notices the clown, the slow stalk will begin. It may take weeks or months, but I think he angler will win in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Ivers September 22, 2011 Author Share September 22, 2011 Oh I definitely agree and earlier today I decided that the clown wasn't about to become an expensive meal so I put up an eggcrate divider to keep them separated. Better safe than sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad September 22, 2011 Share September 22, 2011 Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus September 23, 2011 Share September 23, 2011 Awesome Max.....you know I'm still in the learning stage but he does look awesome!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus September 23, 2011 Share September 23, 2011 Awesome Max.....you know I'm still in the learning stage but he does look awesome!!!!! according to google.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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