aquapod 12 gallon to a MINI AGGRESIVE TANK
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aw2eod
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You can put in a Snowflake, but it's gonna be a hassle of finding someone to take it when it gets bigger. A fish store will tell you, now..."sure, we'll take it back" but what are you gonna do if the time comes and they change their mind? It's always a good idea, when getting fish, to make sure you have proper room for them, all the way up to their adult size.
I have a 12gal JBJ Nano Cube and I keep 2 Anglers in it...you can check out my "New Frogs" thread, in the aggressive fish forum.
As someone else said, Leaf Fish would work, small Scorpionfish...groupers and Morays just get too big, too quickly, to put in a 12gal.
I have a 12gal JBJ Nano Cube and I keep 2 Anglers in it...you can check out my "New Frogs" thread, in the aggressive fish forum.
As someone else said, Leaf Fish would work, small Scorpionfish...groupers and Morays just get too big, too quickly, to put in a 12gal.
lion_crazz
Active Member
Here is AW's thread:
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/215885/new-frogs
These and scorpions are just about the only fish I would do in that small of a tank. Any kind of grouper, eel, or lion would be a very bad idea.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/215885/new-frogs
These and scorpions are just about the only fish I would do in that small of a tank. Any kind of grouper, eel, or lion would be a very bad idea.
lion_crazz
Active Member
Well one main thing is that anglers/frogs need to be kept in species only tanks in order to thrive.
What is it that you wanted to know about them?
What is it that you wanted to know about them?
syndrome
Member
Do a little research my friend. Dont get one because people are saying get a frog fish. They are messy eaters and you will have to keep on top of water maintance. forg fish will cost you a bit of money to get a small one that will be able to live in there. some get up to the size of footballs. a wartskin or a painted angler would do well in there. and once again do some research
nanokid
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ok thanks synd i well but lisen i really want a snowflake eel even though people are telling me i can but frogfish are better. what do you think i should get? If you say snowflake eels get to big like i said i was gonna change him or her out and trade him in for a smaller one. My near fish store owner said i could do that cause i go there and by alot from him.
isnt that cool!!!
aw2eod
Member
Originally Posted by syndrome
Do a little research my friend. Dont get one because people are saying get a frog fish. They are messy eaters and you will have to keep on top of water maintance. forg fish will cost you a bit of money to get a small one that will be able to live in there. some get up to the size of footballs. a wartskin or a painted angler would do well in there. and once again do some research
I dont think anyone has said "You have to get an Angler". I think we've said "A snowflake would be too big".
I paid less than $20/each, for the 2 Anglers in my thread...including the one that's 3/4" long...I dont think that's "will cost you a bit of money to get a small one that will be able to live in there". The ones you mentioned (Wartskin and Painted) are actually the most expensive ones, often costing upwards of $200, per fish. You are correct is estimating about the "football size", but it's only one species that gets that large...the Commersons. Pretty much every other species (that's available) will max out around 4" - 5".
They are messy eaters, yes...and you do have to keep up with the water changes...but, if you're a responsible hobbiest, you're keeping up with water changes anyway. At one point in time, I was changing upwards of 1000gal. of water every 2 weeks. It's a pain but has to be done.
The point I think we're all trying to make here is...do some research on your own. What someone else likes doesnt mean you will too. You're just starting out in the hobby, NanoKid...you have to make your own choices about what to keep and what not to keep. The goal is to remain responsible and if a certain fish will get too big for your tank, then dont get it...plain and simple.
Just off the top of my head, here are a few other fish that you can check out:
Liopropoma rubre
Wetmorella sp.
Do a little research my friend. Dont get one because people are saying get a frog fish. They are messy eaters and you will have to keep on top of water maintance. forg fish will cost you a bit of money to get a small one that will be able to live in there. some get up to the size of footballs. a wartskin or a painted angler would do well in there. and once again do some research
I dont think anyone has said "You have to get an Angler". I think we've said "A snowflake would be too big".
I paid less than $20/each, for the 2 Anglers in my thread...including the one that's 3/4" long...I dont think that's "will cost you a bit of money to get a small one that will be able to live in there". The ones you mentioned (Wartskin and Painted) are actually the most expensive ones, often costing upwards of $200, per fish. You are correct is estimating about the "football size", but it's only one species that gets that large...the Commersons. Pretty much every other species (that's available) will max out around 4" - 5".
They are messy eaters, yes...and you do have to keep up with the water changes...but, if you're a responsible hobbiest, you're keeping up with water changes anyway. At one point in time, I was changing upwards of 1000gal. of water every 2 weeks. It's a pain but has to be done.
The point I think we're all trying to make here is...do some research on your own. What someone else likes doesnt mean you will too. You're just starting out in the hobby, NanoKid...you have to make your own choices about what to keep and what not to keep. The goal is to remain responsible and if a certain fish will get too big for your tank, then dont get it...plain and simple.
Just off the top of my head, here are a few other fish that you can check out:
Liopropoma rubre
Wetmorella sp.
aw2eod
Member
Originally Posted by NanoKid
didnt the shipping cost alot? for your lil anglers
I got them local. I went to one of the local fish stores, asked if they had any on their wholesale list and then ordered two.
Ask your local fish stores...you said that one guy likes you cause you buy alot from him. Ask if they can order them.
didnt the shipping cost alot? for your lil anglers
I got them local. I went to one of the local fish stores, asked if they had any on their wholesale list and then ordered two.
Ask your local fish stores...you said that one guy likes you cause you buy alot from him. Ask if they can order them.
