What is it? Mermaid?

[vicegrip]

It's a challenge to keep. But rare ,hardy and a joy to watch.

 

[the j.o.p.]

it's going to out grow that tank quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

 

[lion_crazz]

Yeesh, looks like that creature needs a larger aquarium! Better call the mermaid police! :scared:

Just kidding, awesome pics!!

 

[payton 350]

what do they eat??? and do they need special lighting??

 

[petjunkie]

Any plans for tankmates?

 

[ruaround]

Originally Posted by lion_crazz
Yeesh, looks like that creature needs a larger aquarium! Better call the mermaid police! :scared:

Just kidding, awesome pics!!
:hilarious
great pix!!! too funny!!!

 

[coachklm]

i dont think they are reef safe...

 

[flpriest]

That creature sure is cute! I think they look easier to keep than they really are.

 

[mimzy]

ohmigawd, that is seriously too cute.

 

[mproctor4]

Too cute! I showed the picture to my kids and told them it was "rare and special". They believed it at first--how funny. Now my daughter wants in the tank--great!

 

[vicegrip]

Now she wants to put her goldfish in it.

 

[beth]

Expensive, high-maintenance, and should only be kept by highly advanced hobbyists.
But well worth having, in the end.

 

[gharner]

are they ok with inverts? i had one years ago that ate my cleaner shrimp.
jk haha, great pics

 

[30-xtra high]

oh!, i think i have some info on those!
good tankmates?- brother/sister, and pets
what to feed?- anything dripping in grease, or covered in sugar
safe with inverts?- yes, but monitor with crabs, they tend to get pinched.
reef safe?- yes, but may topple over unsecure corals, they tend to be clumsy
minimum tank size?- 100sq. feet
lifespan?- average is about 74 yrs. old
able to be bread in captivity?- oh yea
recomended?- not at all, they tend to be costly, and pestering.

 

[stephish]

I thought you needed a bigger tank for one of those?
too cute!

 

[reckler]

How did you manage to find one of those? Can you trade them too? What is shipping cost?
very cute!!!!! :cheer:

 

[cannonman]

I have one like that- wouldn't trade it in at the LFS for noth'n! Great pic Vicegrips- did you get the sump for that tank yet??? I expect you to order one today after you get the mail... hehehehe

 

[mrdc]

If she is anything like my mermaid, feed her hot dogs and mac and cheese and she will be very happy! Just don't overfeed or you will pollute your water!

 

[vicegrip]

Originally Posted by mrdc
If she is anything like my mermaid, feed her hot dogs and mac and cheese and she will be very happy! Just don't overfeed or you will pollute your water!

You are right on about the food and feeding. Also eats salads with extra ranch dressing.

 

[crazyzeus1]

I assume you're not interested in doing a frag swap? :thinking: