what kind of fish

[raiderfan]

i was wondering if anyone has ever kept flying fish a lfs has one. it looks like a cross between a puffer and a lion fish. it has spines. the guy said it was a flying gannard but i have not been able to find anything about it on the web anyone know

 

[jake22]

do you have any pictures ?

 

[raiderfan]

i can probably get a pic tomorrow though the fish is cool it is about the same size as a lion but more sleek he has bulging eyes i would name him e.t. because he kinda looks that way

 

[almarktool]

raider this fish is not reef compatible, and grows up to 14" long hear is a write up on it
"The Flying Gurnard is also known as the Oriental Helmut Gurnard. It is a light-brown color with orange to dark-brown spots. The pectoral fins can be flared out into an impressive display of fan-like wings, with spines extending beyond the flesh at the tips. The tips of the wings are tinged with a blue.
A 180 gallon or larger aquarium with a large unobstructed swimming area and a sandy bottom without much rockwork will provide a suitable environment. Aggressive tank mates should be avoided as well as bottom dwellers.
The diet of the Flying Gurnard consists of small bottom-dwelling fish, black worms, shrimp (mysid or brine), and other meaty foods." from Live Aquaria

 

[raiderfan]

thanks for the info they sure are cool when they are small
guess its out of my leage though

 

[sistrmary]

yeah...they're cool, but they get pretty big, and you can't have a lot of live rock with them, they need space...and the die off ratio is too high