Show off your ANGLER FISH!

[lion king]

Froggie is doing great, I ended up giving him his own tank so I could keep it cooler than the main tank. His tank is set up right next to the main tank, so he can watch the other fish like a TV!

Wow he's gorgeous

 

[jasonrusso]

Froggie is doing great, I ended up giving him his own tank so I could keep it cooler than the main tank. His tank is set up right next to the main tank, so he can watch the other fish like a TV!

Beautiful!! I've never seen black with gold accents.

 

[Alenya]

Me either, I couldn't say no! He's such a cutie, I've had him for 3 months now. He's a good eater and recently has started taking some dead food which I'm really happy with.

 

[kinetic]

Froggie is doing great, I ended up giving him his own tank so I could keep it cooler than the main tank. His tank is set up right next to the main tank, so he can watch the other fish like a TV!

SOO COOOOL!!!

 

[drukkosz]

Bringing old threat back to life. Here is mine with his tank mates, fuzzy lion and yellow spot scorpion.

 

[Alenya]

Froggie is doing great, I ended up giving him his own tank so I could keep it cooler than the main tank. His tank is set up right next to the main tank, so he can watch the other fish like a TV!

Just an update on Froggie - Froggie is a she not a he She's doing great, I've had her for 10 months now and she is eating frozen fish like a champ.

 

[Boehmtown]

Everytime I see something awesome and unbelievable. It always ends up being from you . Amazing work

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

Just brought home this little guy! Super excited my wartskin angler died about 6 months ago after having him for 5+ years. This guy is tiny 1 1/2 inches with tail. LFS said its already eating frozen.

 

[jasonrusso]

Just brought home this little guy! Super excited my wartskin angler died about 6 months ago after having him for 5+ years. This guy is tiny 1 1/2 inches with tail. LFS said its already eating frozen.

Wow, 5 years! Good job. I haven't got past the 3 year mark.

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

Wow, 5 years! Good job. I haven't got past the 3 year mark.

Thanks. Love these guys such interesting critters.

 

[Michael A Kurolvech]

Video gets fun at about 1:15

 

[1979fishgeek]

These are mine past and present fish.

 

[WifeOfRatkiller]

Hard to get a decent picture of this little grump.

Haha managed to catch him with a little something hanging out of his mouth still.

 

[Barncat]

This is one predator fish I'd definitely consider someday, they're so adorable.

 

[1979fishgeek]

Thought be interesting to show the gradual colour change of this Frogfish, she’s been slowly changing to match the dominant colour of the tank. She’s also doubled in size.

Hard to believe it’s the same fish, but this is why I adore Anglerfish, they are incredible.

 

[WifeOfRatkiller]

R.I.P. 4" Bimac Anthias. Yikes!

Hope the Angler lives through this too. This grumpy lil' fella is ambitious, I'll give him that.

 

[drukkosz]

Thought be interesting to show the gradual colour change of this Frogfish, she’s been slowly changing to match the dominant colour of the tank. She’s also doubled in size.

Hard to believe it’s the same fish, but this is why I adore Anglerfish, they are incredible.

how long have you had her?

 

[1979fishgeek]

how long have you had her?

Just over 6 months, she’s still growing and still changing colour, she’s peachy yellow now with maroon patches and currently growing some brown specs.

I’m still not sure on her species, I’m guessing either Commerson, Painted or Longlure.

 

[Alenya]

Froggie is doing great, I ended up giving him his own tank so I could keep it cooler than the main tank. His tank is set up right next to the main tank, so he can watch the other fish like a TV!

Lophiocharon trisignatus

I need to get some recent pics, I have a video of her feeding somewhere! But yes Froggy is going strong and yes he is a she, having laid two very large rafts of eggs to date.

I have had the pleasure of keeping Froggy now for two years. She is still in the same 50g tank set-up next to my main tank, and seems to enjoy trying to 'swim' the glass to eat her neighbours from time to time.

She is currently about 6 inches from nose to tail. I feed her a defrosted 4 inch mulie (aussie pilchard we use for fishing bait) once every week-2 weeks. Generally I don't feed her again until she starts to look hungry and swims the tank. She gets a live fish maybe twice a year, a small damsel.

No special treatment for the tank, it's basic with some rock and a little sand. No light as I feel she prefers a darker spot, and there is light from the neighbouring tank.

Hopefully we stay together many more years

 

[Chrisv.]

R.I.P. 4" Bimac Anthias. Yikes!

Hope the Angler lives through this too. This grumpy lil' fella is ambitious, I'll give him that.

He ate a 4" anthias? That's insane!! It's been a week. Is he ok?