Warty Frogfish

Antennarius maculatus

The Walking Angler (6 inches / 15 cm). It walks on its fins like feet and uses a literal 'fishing rod' on its head to lure prey into its massive mouth.

Family: Antennariidae
Origin: Indo-Pacifico
Tank use: Used in 0 tanks

Temperature

23 °C - 27 °C

8.1 - 8.4

Water type

Freshwater

Tank level

Bottom

Adult size

15 cm

Care and observations

The Cannibal Trap: They can swallow fish the exact same size as their own body. If you put them with smaller fish, your entire tank will disappear overnight. Keep in a Species-Only tank.

Feeding: Must be target-fed with tongs using whole silversides or table shrimp. They will starve before eating flakes.

Fish profile

Tank level: Bottom
Adult size: 15 cm
GH: 15 dGH - 25 dGH
KH: n/a
TDS: n/a
Conductivity: n/a

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