Spiny Devilfish, Sea Goblin / Inimicus didactylus

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Spiny Devilfish, Sea Goblin / Inimicus didactylus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Inimicus didactylus

COMMON NAME - Spiny Devilfish (Sea Goblin)

SIZE - 7.1" ( 18 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 30 US Gal. (114 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Marine fish and crustacean flesh, live Grass shrimp, feeder fish. Feed 2-4 time a week.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - With caution. Will eat ornamental shrimps, smaller fishes,

CAPTIVE CARE - Requires large open open bottom bottom space and sand substrate. Bottom dweller, at least 1" (2.5 cm) of fine coral sand substrate is needed, Keep only one per aquarium. May be difficult to induce feeding. WARNING - HIGHLY VENOMOUS SPINES.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 19 33.9%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 7 12.5%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 8 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 12 21.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 16.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 9 16.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 7.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.6%
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