Clown Frogfish

[fishes2889]

So for QT for this little guy, do i need to medicate him? if so, with what? I heard they react badly to copper.

I have a 5.5g open, so would that be the best quarantine for him then move him into the 20g after hes settled?

Thanks Steve :D

 

[uberfugu]

I wouldn't medicate unless you have a definite problem.

Just keep the water quality high in the quarantine. I usually do
a water change every couple of days as my QTs just have a
little hang-on filter.

A 5g will work fine as long as you pay attention to water Q.
I've noticed that anglers can raise nitrate levels pretty quickly.

 

[fishes2889]

Thanks Alot man....

 

[fishes2889]

Well, i got the warty frog today and hope to get some pics tonight after my camera batteries recharge....

 

[JGoslee]

Frogfish are cool looking. I cant wait to see pics :naka:

 

[fishes2889]

Does anybody know the average breathing rate for frogfish per minute. i know i just added him in the tank, but just wanted to know.

Right now he is at 27-29 breaths per minute...

Steve :)

 

[uberfugu]

what is an acceptable breaths per minute rate for a healthy (frog)fish

This varies. At rest, normal respiration is 10 to 20 per minute. Much higher
if active or stressed.

 

[fishes2889]

I guess he is a little stressed and is still acclimating. I will be monitoring his rates regularly....

thanks Steve

 

[fishes2889]

PICTURES!!

 

[fishes2889]

Steve :D

 

[uberfugu]

Very nice.

I think that a zoa/softy/ricordia tank is perfect for a frogfish.
They don't get along with much else.

He's an awesome lttle guy. Quite a steal as these fellows
are in the $100+ range.

 

[Pufferpunk]

What's that growing on his back? Mine has algae growing on him.

 

[Azurel]

Great pics Steve......heck of a nice fish....

 

[fishes2889]

Thanks guys

What's that growing on his back? Mine has algae growing on him.

I think its just their pattern. I have searched on google and ask.com, all had this red marking.....

Steve :)

 

[fishes2889]

 

[fishes2889]

Good new is that he ate a ghost shrimp this morning and his breathing levels are at 17-19 breaths per minute, he is settling down nicely...:D

 

[Pufferpunk]

It wasn't the sponge-looking thing, I was refering to, it was some kind of flowing attachment.

 

[JGoslee]

Thats a nice looking fish!

 

[uberfugu]

esca (lure) perhaps?

 

[Pufferpunk]

Aha, yup that's it. Figured that out after I posted & looked at mine. Have you seen him use his "fishing pole" yet?