RESTRICTED SPECIES: This species is very difficult to keep and should only be attempted by expert aquarists, or is a `delicate shipper.` Our Arrive Alive guarantee is not available on this item.
Wartskin Frogfish / Angler - Antennarius maculatusAlso known as: Clown, Warty, Frogfish, Colored Angler
Maximum Size: the Antennarius maculatus grows up to 6 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1 to 2 inches; the medium generally 3 to 4 inches; the large generally 5 to 6 inches not including the caudal fin.
Minimum Tank Size: The Wartskin Frogfish / Angler prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Antennarius maculatus is a carnivore and likes to eat any small creatures (fish, inverts).
Level of Care: The Wartskin Frogfish / Angler is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Wartskin Frogfish / Angler may act peaceful/ aggressively toward other fish.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
General Notes: The Frogfishes or Anglers, Family Antennariidae.Species identifications can be trying, with much confusing overlapping of physical traits, color, and patterns; luckily all these globose animals’ care is similar. Providing cover for perching and cryptic matching is desirable and one constant in their husbandry: they will gladly inhale any/all other tankmates small enough to get into their capacious maws. Yes, they can ingest fishes actually longer than themselves. The Wartskin Angler is definitely one of he more popular Anglers with Aquarists for its color, and pattern. As it does not get to large, the Wartskin can be kept in a tank of 20-30 gallons if the aquarist would like to keep a species tank. Otherwise, the Wartsin is best kept with peaceful fish larger than itself. Colors range from yellow, white, red, pink or black. We are unable to guarantee color choices.
Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.
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