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I currently stocking my 210g and am looking for a lot of fish that resided in my old 100g and a few other scattered tanks. These are all "Nano Preds" that can live in smaller tanks. I thought I would introduce some of them.
This guy was one of my favorites
Like other stingfish, the ghoul has developed specialized, separated anterior pectoral rays that are independent of the rest of the pectorals (this fish has 3 on each side). They do not swim well, but can if needed. They raise up and move along with their dactyls (fingers) combing through the substrate for worms, shrimp etc. (see video below for a visual of this odd movement). Another feature, are they have beautiful flash colors on the back of their pectorals. They have been coined the Bearded Ghoul, due to the ever present chin "hairs" which are called dermal tassels.
These fish are very mellow and easily spooked. Although they would make a great tankmate in terms of their own disposition, they often can be harassed by other fish as well as outcompeted for food. We recommend a species only tank, as this fish is much coveted in the hobby. If you find one, give it the best chance at survival. If you are willing to risk it with other fish, choose mild mannered, non-grazing tankmates. Their mouth is surprisingly big, so tankmates should be larger than the diameter of his head.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Family: Synanceiinae
Genus Choridactylus
Species: multibarbus
Sorry, I can't figure out how to remove the music from the video.
This guy was one of my favorites
Choridactylus multibarbus
(Bearded Ghoul, Orange-banded Stingfish)
(Bearded Ghoul, Orange-banded Stingfish)
Maximum Size: 5"SL
Habitat: Demersal. Soft substrate around reefs.
Diet: Moderately difficult to convert to frozen. Very slow to eat at times.
Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Minimum Tank Size: 25 gallons.
Special Considerations: Highly Venomous. Shares traits with the Stonefish.
Habitat: Demersal. Soft substrate around reefs.
Diet: Moderately difficult to convert to frozen. Very slow to eat at times.
Degree of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Minimum Tank Size: 25 gallons.
Special Considerations: Highly Venomous. Shares traits with the Stonefish.
Like other stingfish, the ghoul has developed specialized, separated anterior pectoral rays that are independent of the rest of the pectorals (this fish has 3 on each side). They do not swim well, but can if needed. They raise up and move along with their dactyls (fingers) combing through the substrate for worms, shrimp etc. (see video below for a visual of this odd movement). Another feature, are they have beautiful flash colors on the back of their pectorals. They have been coined the Bearded Ghoul, due to the ever present chin "hairs" which are called dermal tassels.
These fish are very mellow and easily spooked. Although they would make a great tankmate in terms of their own disposition, they often can be harassed by other fish as well as outcompeted for food. We recommend a species only tank, as this fish is much coveted in the hobby. If you find one, give it the best chance at survival. If you are willing to risk it with other fish, choose mild mannered, non-grazing tankmates. Their mouth is surprisingly big, so tankmates should be larger than the diameter of his head.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Family: Synanceiinae
Genus Choridactylus
Species: multibarbus
Sorry, I can't figure out how to remove the music from the video.
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