Clown Frogfish

fishes2889 · Feb 23, 2007

So for QT for this little guy, do i need to medicate him? if so, with what? I heard they react badly to copper.

I have a 5.5g open, so would that be the best quarantine for him then move him into the 20g after hes settled?

Thanks Steve

uberfugu · Feb 23, 2007

I wouldn't medicate unless you have a definite problem.

Just keep the water quality high in the quarantine. I usually do
a water change every couple of days as my QTs just have a
little hang-on filter.

A 5g will work fine as long as you pay attention to water Q.
I've noticed that anglers can raise nitrate levels pretty quickly.

fishes2889 · Feb 23, 2007

Thanks Alot man....

fishes2889 · Feb 24, 2007

Well, i got the warty frog today and hope to get some pics tonight after my camera batteries recharge....

JGoslee · Feb 24, 2007

Frogfish are cool looking. I cant wait to see pics :naka:

fishes2889 · Feb 24, 2007

Does anybody know the average breathing rate for frogfish per minute. i know i just added him in the tank, but just wanted to know.

Right now he is at 27-29 breaths per minute...

Steve

uberfugu · Feb 24, 2007

what is an acceptable breaths per minute rate for a healthy (frog)fish

This varies. At rest, normal respiration is 10 to 20 per minute. Much higher
if active or stressed.

fishes2889 · Feb 24, 2007

I guess he is a little stressed and is still acclimating. I will be monitoring his rates regularly....

thanks Steve

fishes2889 · Feb 24, 2007

PICTURES!!

fishes2889 · Feb 24, 2007

Steve

uberfugu · Feb 24, 2007

Very nice.

I think that a zoa/softy/ricordia tank is perfect for a frogfish.
They don't get along with much else.

He's an awesome lttle guy. Quite a steal as these fellows
are in the $100+ range.