Would this even be possible?

CuttleKid · 09/16/2014, 03:49 PM

I have been absent from RC for a while. My tank crashed again while I was away on vacation and it dampened my spirits. Im back now with a thirst for knowlege and to help others. My question is one that i have thought about for a long time. I have always loved frogfish, but I wasn't fond of the fact that they should be a species only display because I love having multiple fish. Would it be possible to have say a standard size 180 gallon or something and put up partitions to keep multiple frogfish in the same tank, but in separate areas? How would you circulate a tank like that? For aquascaping, would it be possible to treat the partitions as a reef and attach soft corals to grow on it? This is just an idea, but i would love everyone's input as to whether or not you think this will work, and how to go about it if it will.

Thanks

kw22 · 09/17/2014, 12:30 AM

That is very possible.

As you said,they main problem would probably be the flow.Some frog fish,like the wart skin can sometimes be kept in groups.

I love the sound of the tank,keep us posted!

Daniel62 · 09/17/2014, 01:58 AM

I have always wanted to do something like this but my idea was more like a chain of 20 gallon tanks all plumbed together. So I say go for it. These are such great fish.
Good luck

Dmorty217 · 09/17/2014, 09:43 AM

Can definitely be done, think more acclimation box design for each individual section

namxas · 09/17/2014, 03:07 PM

FWIW, we have a smaller setup (40B) that is partitioned permanently. It has been used to house multiple mantids, lions, and scorps at one time or another.

The tank has a common overflow and sump, with returns into each compartment. The back and the partitions are black acrylic so the "neighbors" can't bother each other.

LMK if you have any questions regarding the setup.

09/16/2014, 03:49 PM	#1
CuttleKid Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 557	Would this even be possible? I have been absent from RC for a while. My tank crashed again while I was away on vacation and it dampened my spirits. Im back now with a thirst for knowlege and to help others. My question is one that i have thought about for a long time. I have always loved frogfish, but I wasn't fond of the fact that they should be a species only display because I love having multiple fish. Would it be possible to have say a standard size 180 gallon or something and put up partitions to keep multiple frogfish in the same tank, but in separate areas? How would you circulate a tank like that? For aquascaping, would it be possible to treat the partitions as a reef and attach soft corals to grow on it? This is just an idea, but i would love everyone's input as to whether or not you think this will work, and how to go about it if it will. Thanks __________________ James Current Tank Info: Marineland 93 Gallon Cube Peaceful FOWLR

09/17/2014, 12:30 AM	#2
kw22 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Éire (Republic of Ireland) Posts: 435	That is very possible. As you said,they main problem would probably be the flow.Some frog fish,like the wart skin can sometimes be kept in groups. I love the sound of the tank,keep us posted! __________________ If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,it will spend its whole life thinking that it is stupid. Current Tank Info: All freshwater at the moment.Hoping to set up a marine tank in the future.

09/17/2014, 01:58 AM	#3
Daniel62 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: kingman, AZ Posts: 1,483	I have always wanted to do something like this but my idea was more like a chain of 20 gallon tanks all plumbed together. So I say go for it. These are such great fish. Good luck __________________ Mind over matter, if you don't mind it doesn't matter Current Tank Info: 225 reef, 125 clown & haddoni tank, Haddoni's Big Bad & Beautiful, I Love Them!

09/17/2014, 09:43 AM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Can definitely be done, think more acclimation box design for each individual section __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

09/17/2014, 03:07 PM	#5
namxas Things With Stings R Us! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 5,087	FWIW, we have a smaller setup (40B) that is partitioned permanently. It has been used to house multiple mantids, lions, and scorps at one time or another. The tank has a common overflow and sump, with returns into each compartment. The back and the partitions are black acrylic so the "neighbors" can't bother each other. LMK if you have any questions regarding the setup. __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: too many to describe, but i think the count is up to "lucky 13"!