Adding A Frogfish To Your Saltwater Tank

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One of the funnest things about owning a saltwater fish tank is the ability it gives you to explore new fish that you can add to your collection. If you have had a fish tank for a while, you surely know how important it is to research before you add new fish, but many new saltwater enthusiasts make the mistake of adding fish on a whim. This can be a dangerous practice, as some fish are not meant to go together; but with few fish is this as poor a decision as with the frogfish!

The frogfish - which is in the angler family - is among the most popular fish for saltwater aquariums because of its unique appearance. As an expert in camouflage, the frogfish will take on the appearance of its surroundings in some really strange ways! Some people tend to assume that the frogfish is docile because of the fact that they camouflage themselves - assuming that they do so in order to protect themselves from predators. But actually, you may end up with no other fish left if you put the frogfish into its tank, as it is an aggressive predator!

If you come to a decision that you want to keep a frogfish in your tank, there are a couple important considerations you will want to keep in mind. Firstly, you should realize that frogfish will eat fish up to twice as large as it, so you cannot simply put them into a tank with larger fish and think these other fish will be okay! Secondly, realize that your frogfish will not be much fun to look at if you keep them in a dull-looking tank, as they tend to take on the apeparance of their surroundings! Those who want to own a frogfish should also aim to replicate the natural, coral reef environment of the frogfish as closely as possible.

Some people find that they have a hard time getting their frogfish to eat, even if they have the frogfish in a setting that is good for it. And some people find, on the other hand, that their frogfish has a tendency to become sick from overeating! All in all, the frogfish is a serious commitment, and is not a guarantee at that; if you still decide a frogfish is for you, however, you will surely enjoy them if you put them in just the right atmosphere!