Predatory Fish List

[rayn]

I am sure this will be on going, and if I forget or miss one just add it in.

Humu picasso trigger...Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Huma rectangle trigger...Rhinecanthus rectangulus
Clown trigger...Balistoides conspicillum
Bursa trigger...Rhinecanthus verricosus
Undulate trigger...Balistapus undulatus
Blue throat thrigger...Xanthichthys auromarginatus
Pink tail trigger...Melichthys vidua

Volitan lionfish...Pterois volitans
Russells lionfish...Pterois russelii
Pterois andover
Fuzzy dwarf lionfish...Dendrochirus brachypterus
Red eye lionfish...Dendrochirus barberi
Zebra lionfish...Dendrochirus zebra
Antennata lionfish...Pterois antennata
Mombasa lionfish...Pterois mombasae
Radiata lionfish...Pterois radiata
Fu Man Chu lionfish...Dendrochirus biocellatus
Bluefin lionfish...Parapterois heterura
Sphex lionfish...Pterois sphex
Peppermint lionfish...Dendrochirus bellus

 

[rayn]

Waspfish

Spiny waspfish...Ablabys macracanthus
Cockatoo waspfish...Ablabys taeniantous
Longspine waspfish...Paracentropogon longispinus
Sailfin waspfish...Paracentropogon sp.
Whiteface waspfish...Richardsonichthys leucogaster

 

[rayn]

Stingfish

Sea ghoul...Choridactylus multibarbus
Caledonian devilfish...Inimicus caledonicus
Spiny devilfish...Inimicus didactylus
Filamented devilfish...Inimicus filamentosus
Devil stinger...Inimicus japonicus
Spotted stonefish...Inimicus sinensis
Blue eyed stingfish...Minous trachycephalus

 

[rayn]

Rhinopias

Weedy scorpionfish...Rhinopias frondosa
Lacey scorpionfish...Rhinopias aphanes
Eschmeyer scorpionfish...Rhinopias eschmeyeri
Ambon scorpionfish...Pteroidichthys amboinensis


Here is a write up I did on these fish a while back....

Well here is what I know and don't know all rolled into one.

They are a member of the scorpianfish family and have the ability to envenomate fish or people. Their life span isn't known yet, but some say as little as 4 years, though this may just be in the aquarium housed ones. Once acclimated they are generally a hardy species. One of the big issues that seem to come from the early deaths, as in weeks to months, are possible bacterial infections. These are easily introduced through the common bag rub on the lower jaw. (Even just transporting mine for about a hour resulted in bag rub.) They seem to almost freak out while in a bag and are constantly trying to get out by jumping or swimming.

Feeding is easily done with live food, though most can be trained onto prepared foods as well. If switching to prepared foods, a good mixture is desired to keep any liver issues down. Never feed fresh water fish as they don't have the necessary nutrients the salt water preds need. Silversides, salmon, or cod are all good choices.

Tank choices are easy. They can be kept in a smaller tank, such as a 20 or 30, as they tend not to move much. They normally aren't swimmers and move around almost by walking on their pectorals. If going with a larger tank to add more fish, remember that they have large mouths and will readily eat anything they think will fit. Avoid adding "picking or grazing" fish as it may mistake the rhino for some type of algae or other food.

While they are becoming more available in the hobby, they still are a rarity to find. Two main types are usually available. Rhinopias frondrosa and rhinopias eschemeyeri. The frondrosa has more of a weedy appearance while the eshemeyeri has a smoother appearance. There are four other species...aphanes, cea, argoliba, and xenops, though they are not seen in the trade usually. I have seen the prices of the eshemeyeri and the frondrosa fetch anywhere from 150- 1500 dollars per fish. Not a cheap fish for sure, but one that is a definite attention grabber and conversation starter.

R Eschemeyeri

R Frondrosa

R Aphanes

further reading
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/5/fish
http://www.divephotoguide.com/under...res/article/rhinopias-underwater-photography/



*pics taken from google images

 

[rayn]

Puffers

Dog face puffer...Arothron nigropunctatus
Porcupine puffer...Diodon holocanthus
Spiny box puffer...Chilomycterus schoepfi
Mappa puffer...Arothon mappa
Stars and Stripes puffer...Arothron hispidus

 

[tyler1503]

Here's my contribution
I'm off coffee at the moment and my brain isn't functioning without caffeine so I'll flick through my books for some more when I'm a bit more awake.

Waspfish.
Common Fortescue - Centropogon Australis.

Scorpions.
Leaf Scorpionfish - Taenianotus Triacanthus.

Grouper, Sweetlips and Grunts.
Miniatus Grouper - Cephalopholis Miniatus.
Striped Sweetlips - Plectorhincus Diagrammus
Panther Grouper - Cromileptes Altivelis.
Lineatus Grouper - Plectorhincus Lineatus.
Spotted Sweetlips - Plectorhincus Chaetodonoides.

Cowfish and boxfish.
Cube Boxfish/Cubicus Boxfish - Ostracion Cubicus.
Helmet Cowfish - Tetrasomus Gibbosus.
Longhorn Cowfish - Lactoria Cornuta.
Spotted Boxfish - Ostracion Meleagris

Anglerfish/Frogfish.
Striated Angler - Antennarius Striatus.
Wartskin Angler - Antennarius Maculatus.
Sargassum angler - Histrio Histrio.

 

[muchocoral]

halequin turk considered predator? my tusk eats my snails

 

[Ed Menard]

I'd recommend adding eels as predators also)...had a few issues )

 

[4FordFamily]

halequin turk considered predator? my tusk eats my snails

I think almost all fish can be considered predators to some degree and at some point in time in their life

 

[rgopaul]

Nice list, must've taken a while!

 

[115lol]

just got my red spot napper and man he is real predator, very quick and sharp

 

[LadAShark]

Is this supposed to list all of the predator fish? Because I'm pretty sure that's gonna be really hard.

 

[rayn]

No it's not. That's not the point. Point is to have a list of some press that come into the trade.

 

[Thomashtom]

Hi never seen a fish as tough as this giant hawk fish. He beat up a miniatus grouper same size as him about 8 inches

 

[AC1211]

I am sure this will be on going, and if I forget or miss one just add it in.

Humu picasso trigger...Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Huma rectangle trigger...Rhinecanthus rectangulus
Clown trigger...Balistoides conspicillum
Bursa trigger...Rhinecanthus verricosus
Undulate trigger...Balistapus undulatus
Blue throat thrigger...Xanthichthys auromarginatus
Pink tail trigger...Melichthys vidua

Volitan lionfish...Pterois volitans
Russells lionfish...Pterois russelii
Pterois andover
Fuzzy dwarf lionfish...Dendrochirus brachypterus
Red eye lionfish...Dendrochirus barberi
Zebra lionfish...Dendrochirus zebra
Antennata lionfish...Pterois antennata
Mombasa lionfish...Pterois mombasae
Radiata lionfish...Pterois radiata
Fu Man Chu lionfish...Dendrochirus biocellatus
Bluefin lionfish...Parapterois heterura
Sphex lionfish...Pterois sphex
Peppermint lionfish...Dendrochirus bellus

I would not consider the blue throated triggerfish a predator because it is reef safe and does not eat small fish or clean up crew members.

 

[LadAShark]

I would not consider the blue throated triggerfish a predator because it is reef safe and does not eat small fish or clean up crew members.

Not considering the blue throated trigger a predator is silly. It most definitely is a predator and will kill other fish if it feels like it. It’s only considered “reef safe” because it’s much less likely to go off than other triggers. I would say no trigger is truly reef safe.

 

[av8soulfly]

I've had a Niger trigger that was as mellow as a lamb, and one that was a real punk.
If you're into Caribbean species, the Queen trigger is one of the most aggressive I've seen.
Emperor Red Snapper aren't all that aggressive toward others....unless they can swallow it whole.

 

[Nokiaec11]

Hi never seen a fish as tough as this giant hawk fish. He beat up a miniatus grouper same size as him about 8 inches

I had a Titan and a Blueline Trigger that would've question that

 

[Nokiaec11]

Not considering the blue throated trigger a predator is silly. It most definitely is a predator and will kill other fish if it feels like it. It’s only considered “reef safe” because it’s much less likely to go off than other triggers. I would say no trigger is truly reef safe.

My Blue Throat was over 8inches and would not hurt a fly, except to eat it...Never bothered any other fish, old or new. But, he was big and healthy so when it was feeding time it he would break some of my Lion fish spikes to get to a silver slid.

 

[Nokiaec11]

halequin turk considered predator? my tusk eats my snails

Not really, mine would just swim around, and grab food at feeding, but never show aggression towards the other fish.