Frog Update

[andywg]

Well, I went mad with the camera today, and so have plenty of pics of the frog (who poses like no other fish). There's even a couple with him luring.

And a couple of the rockwork

Enjoy!

 

[Lord Zogat]

Uh, what is that thing, Andy? Is it a fish? Its hard to make out the shape or eyes.

 

[andywg]

It is a frogfish, related to the deep sea anglers. Scientific name is Antennarius striatus an extremely piscivorous fish. At around 3" it has started taking 2" lancefish in one bite.

 

[Lord Zogat]

It is a frogfish, related to the deep sea anglers. Scientific name is Antennarius striatus an extremely piscivorous fish. At around 3" it has started taking 2" lancefish in one bite.

Creepy.

 

[nicklfire]

isnt this the reason why we take on aquariums as a hobby, because new and interesting things pop up all the time, such a unique creature that usually lives.. far far in the deep we can now have in our household just to watch for our own enjoyment and with alot of care they can have a good and long life. This is what this hobbyy is all about.. new and interesting thing.. .good post

 

[b.c.f.c]

that is gorgeous , i bet it rearly rare, i certainly havnt seen 1 about b4.
if you dont mind me asking , how much did he cost?

 

[andywg]

Indeed it is fairly rare in the trade, though I am not sure about living in the deep, as it is found at a depth from 1 to 69 metres deep (it is only related ( as in belonging to the same order of Lophiiformes) to the deep sea angler, it does not live with them).

It cost the princely sum of £35.

 

[blue acara]

I luv this fish different and interesting- i luv his little hands ive seen the video of this fish eating-amazing-great little fish £35 bargain imo

 

[RadaR]

I love this lil guy, so cute.

 

[OohFeeshy]

Bless, he still reminds me of an old english sheepdog

 

[andywg]

Well, got some vids of the little blighter luring, including one where he does it for food (well, he is actually asking for food on all the other ones...greedy sod).

 

[Synirr]

What a beauty

 

[Ethos]

Very interesting fish!

 

[Lord Zogat]

LOL thats Great. What a greedy little guy, waving his lure about like he is at the world cup.

What do you feed him Andy? Ever try little kids fingers?

 

[andywg]

He is currently feeding on Tesco's prawns, some 2-2.5" Sprats (Sprattus sprattus) and the larger bits in a tub of marine mix (flakes and freeze dried stuff).

He has now learned that the feeding stick brings food, so is immediately interested in it, even if it is empty.