Red/Orange
Angler Fish
Antennarius
sp.
Description: The Red/Orange Angler, range in color
from a vivid red to a deep orange coloration. Their body can
also change color to blend with the surrounding environment over
time. A good reef dweller, these Anglers are a hardy aquarium
member but not recommended for beginners.
Tank Requirements: They require large amounts of live rock
in a 20 gallon or larger aquarium. These fish are very inactive,
but make sure to provide a suitable sized aquarium for them as
they grow to full size. A 20-gallon aquarium is sufficient for
a fully-grown specimen.
Food and
Diet: When first introduced
into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used
to entice this fish to eat.
Caution:
An angler may eat any small
inhabitant of the aquarium (crustacean or fish) that is lured
into its mouth with the use of an esca (modified first dorsal
spine) that looks like a small, tasty fish. In fact, these fish
can even swallow prey their own size! It will accept most meaty
meals including feeder fish.
Reef Compatability: Yes
Level of
Care: Moderate
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 3/4"
to 2"; Medium 2" to 3"; Large 3" to 5";
X-Large 5" to 7" ;Show 7" to 9" |
Starting at $149.99
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Yellow
Angler Fish
Antennarius
maculatus
Description: The Yellow Angler, also referred to as
the Wartskin Frogfish also has the chameleonic ability of changing
color to blend with its surroundings. A good reef dweller, these
Anglers are a hardy aquarium member but not recommended for beginners.
Tank Requirements: They require large amounts of live rock
in a 20 gallon or larger aquarium. These fish are very inactive,
but make sure to provide a suitable sized aquarium for them as
they grow to full size. A 20-gallon aquarium is sufficient for
a fully-grown specimen.
Food and
Diet: When first introduced
into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used
to entice this fish to eat.
Caution:
An angler may eat any small
inhabitant of the aquarium (crustacean or fish) that is lured
into its mouth with the use of an esca (modified first dorsal
spine) that looks like a small, tasty fish. In fact, these fish
can even swallow prey their own size! It will accept most meaty
meals including feeder fish.
Reef Compatability: Yes
Level of
Care: Moderate
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 3/4"
to 2"; Medium 2" to 3"; Large 3" to 5";
X-Large 5" to 7" ;Show 7" to 9" |
Starting at $99.99
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Black
Angler Fish
Antennarius
commersoni
Description: The Black Angler is black in color, with
a few white markings covering parts of the body. Angler fish
are able to change the tone of their coloration to blend with
the surrounding environment. A good reef dweller, the Black Angler
enjoys perching on coral ledges. These Anglers are a hardy aquarium
member but not recommended for beginners.
Tank Requirements: They require large amounts of live rock
in a 20 gallon or larger aquarium. These fish are very inactive,
but make sure to provide a suitable sized aquarium for them as
they grow to full size. A 20-gallon aquarium is sufficient for
a fully-grown specimen.
Food and
Diet: When first introduced
into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used
to entice this fish to eat.
Caution:
An angler may eat any small
inhabitant of the aquarium (crustacean or fish) that is lured
into its mouth with the use of an esca (modified first dorsal
spine) that looks like a small, tasty fish. In fact, these fish
can even swallow prey their own size! It will accept most meaty
meals including feeder fish.
Reef Compatability: Yes
Level of
Care: Moderate
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 3/4"
to 2"; Medium 2" to 3"; Large 3" to 5";
X-Large 5" to 7" ;Show 7" to 9" |
Starting at $59.99
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