xtremenemo
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Are they good in a aggressive tank? How much do they go for? Are they easy to feed? Any other info needed, thanks.
Crocodile Fish
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cincyreefer
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One fish that I really dont have any experience with. 
I believe Squidd has one, so can probably help you out more.
I believe Squidd has one, so can probably help you out more.
xtremenemo
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yes I just found out what it is and i was interested. have you heard anything about them?
fin follower ed
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I saw one at a LFS store for 80, the guy said they eat anything and everything, but don't quote me on that.
alfon76
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Hi there:
I have one as well and it seems to be the same species as Squidd's. My lfs brings them every once in a while and sells them for $35. Mine is about 5 inches long and spends most of its time buried in the sand. When feeding time comes around though he eats absolutely anything that gets close to his mouth. I have him eating krill, squid, prawn and silversides. I also feed him feeders every now and then (saltwater acclimated ghost shrimp and saltwater acclimated Mollies).
He seems to be an ambush predator and basically it is harmless unless you house him with fishes he can swallow. Doesn't move much at all and doesn't bother any other fish. Mine changes colors from very light to very dark and he does it depending on mood and the surface he is on. I really like the fish but it is not for the person that wants a showy, display fish. I would consider the crocodile fishes more of an oddball for an aggressive tank. The only other companions in his tank are a Fu-Manchu lionfish and a Purple Tang.
Hope this helps a little as I am no expert but have had great experience with this crocodile fish.
I have one as well and it seems to be the same species as Squidd's. My lfs brings them every once in a while and sells them for $35. Mine is about 5 inches long and spends most of its time buried in the sand. When feeding time comes around though he eats absolutely anything that gets close to his mouth. I have him eating krill, squid, prawn and silversides. I also feed him feeders every now and then (saltwater acclimated ghost shrimp and saltwater acclimated Mollies).
He seems to be an ambush predator and basically it is harmless unless you house him with fishes he can swallow. Doesn't move much at all and doesn't bother any other fish. Mine changes colors from very light to very dark and he does it depending on mood and the surface he is on. I really like the fish but it is not for the person that wants a showy, display fish. I would consider the crocodile fishes more of an oddball for an aggressive tank. The only other companions in his tank are a Fu-Manchu lionfish and a Purple Tang.
Hope this helps a little as I am no expert but have had great experience with this crocodile fish.
alfon76
Member
Hi again.
Attached is a pic of my crocodile fish and now I believe it to be a different species from Squidd's. I know there are about 5 differenmt species that make it into the hobby but they are all called crocodile fish with no further classification. Mine is commonly called the Longsnout Crocodilefish (Thysanophrys chiltonae) but I had to look in many books until I finally found one that has a few different species of crocodilefishes detailed.
Attached is a pic of my crocodile fish and now I believe it to be a different species from Squidd's. I know there are about 5 differenmt species that make it into the hobby but they are all called crocodile fish with no further classification. Mine is commonly called the Longsnout Crocodilefish (Thysanophrys chiltonae) but I had to look in many books until I finally found one that has a few different species of crocodilefishes detailed.
fin follower ed
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whoa that's awesome, what else do you have in the tank?
lazy east911
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i was gunna make a new thread but i figured mys well post it in this one.
i was wondering how big they grow to? and if i was going to be able putting one in a 300 gallon? it wont be till next year, but i figured to do some research in advance.
i was wondering how big they grow to? and if i was going to be able putting one in a 300 gallon? it wont be till next year, but i figured to do some research in advance.
conogre
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Crocs (or flatheads) grow from about 5" to over 27" depending on the species.
My last one was killed by a toadfish that bit a hole through its side (now here's an aggressive AND predatory fish) while the crocs are predatory but NOT aggressive...if they can't eat it they ignore it.
My last one was killed by a toadfish that bit a hole through its side (now here's an aggressive AND predatory fish) while the crocs are predatory but NOT aggressive...if they can't eat it they ignore it.