Angler fish in a biocube?

[Western_reefer]

I've never kept a Angler fish before. Can I keep a 3 inch Angler fish in a 8 gallon biocube all by itself? Angler fish don't move at all/not much at all, so a small tank like that should be fine right?

[Wolverine]

I know several people who have done this. The big thing you have to worry about is water quality. They make a lot of waste, so you have to be careful about that.

[Western_reefer]

I know several people who have done this. The big thing you have to worry about is water quality. They make a lot of waste, so you have to be careful about that.

Oh, okay, thanks!

[Western_reefer]

All angler fish have lures right?

[romsoccer12]

most do, you should get a warti frogfish, they are cool!

[Ooulophilia]

Keep your eyes peeled at your LFS - every now and then they come in tiny - like marble size. My buddy has had one for a while that he got at about that size - it has turned all different colors. If you can find a little guy like that he would be awesome in there!

[Western_reefer]

I want to get one from Divers den, they have several anglers for sale right now.

[HomeSlizzice]

I have a theory for you Moses,

I know that anglers change colors based mostly on their surroundings, and I was wondering if you put sponges and corals in the tank to possibly change the color of the angler to the color of your choice? Like if you get a blue sponges, and tubs blue zoas, and what ever other blue colored thing you can find to make your angler turn into a awesome blue color.


What do you think?

[Western_reefer]

I have a theory for you Moses,

I know that anglers change colors based mostly on their surroundings, and I was wondering if you put sponges and corals in the tank to possibly change the color of the angler to the color of your choice? Like if you get a blue sponges, and tubs blue zoas, and what ever other blue colored thing you can find to make your angler turn into a awesome blue color.


What do you think?

Not 100% sure, but I think its possible.

[Jeff]

I am keeping a Striated Angler (around 6") in a 29 gallon Biocube. There is plenty of room, they really dont move around much. The problem is that other fish and/or clean up crew are immposible to keep. So far, and it hasnt been that long, it is working out fine. I carbon dose to keep nutrients/algae down.

[Jeff]

I am keeping a Striated Angler (around 6") in a 29 gallon Biocube. There is plenty of room, they really dont move around much. The problem is that other fish and/or clean up crew are immposible to keep. So far, and it hasnt been that long, it is working out fine. I carbon dose to keep nutrients/algae down.

[Jeff]

I am keeping a Striated Angler (around 6") in a 29 gallon Biocube. There is plenty of room, they really dont move around much. The problem is that other fish and/or clean up crew are immposible to keep. So far, and it hasnt been that long, it is working out fine. I carbon dose to keep nutrients/algae down.

[Jeff]

I am keeping a Striated Angler (around 6") in a 29 gallon Biocube. There is plenty of room, they really dont move around much. The problem is that other fish and/or clean up crew are immposible to keep. So far, and it hasnt been that long, it is working out fine. I carbon dose to keep nutrients/algae down.

[Jeff]

I am keeping a Striated Angler (around 6") in a 29 gallon Biocube. There is plenty of room, they really dont move around much. The problem is that other fish and/or clean up crew are immposible to keep. So far, and it hasnt been that long, it is working out fine. I carbon dose to keep nutrients/algae down.

[username in use]

wow, the first ever recorded quintuple post, congratulations lol.

[romsoccer12]

haha

[Western_reefer]

wow, the first ever recorded quintuple post, congratulations lol.

lol

[Western_reefer]

I am keeping a Striated Angler (around 6") in a 29 gallon Biocube. There is plenty of room, they really dont move around much. The problem is that other fish and/or clean up crew are immposible to keep. So far, and it hasnt been that long, it is working out fine. I carbon dose to keep nutrients/algae down.

Okay, thanks! :) I guess I'll be getting one for my 8 gallon bio cube!:dance:

[Jeff]

Not sure what the heck just happened to that post lol.