ibanez Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Good day all, I have always been very intriqued by frogfish and other predator fishes. In my years of reefing, I have kept various tanks and species including black tip sharks, frogfish, bamboo shark, various species of stingrays etc. My latest tank is a Nano tank (34 lires) with the capacity to keep a maximum of 3 frogfish between 3-4 inches. I just got the tank recently from Ah beng (Pasir Ris LFS) and the brand is Oceanfree, it comes with a tank, pump and led lightings. However, you will have to get your own fan (Dymax recommended) to keep the temperature around 27-28 degrees. The latest addition is a 3 inch black frogfish and it is feeding on a healthy diet. Since there's no skimmer, the plan is to change 20% water volume every twice a week. Previously I have kept my frogfish in a 4x2x2 feet tank and they couldn't catch their prey, hence the change to a nano tank. Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Pics for reference. Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Frogfish on a feeding frenzy. Ate 6 damsels today. Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tec Posted December 16, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted December 16, 2012 Photo 7 at this angle look like dragon head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Photo 7 at this angle look like dragon head. Ya, does looked like one. Dragon year some more...lol Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Surely a dragon and good fisherman. Can I just check with you guys. . . frogfish in general will continue eating as long as there's food or they will stop when full? Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polypterus Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Do not overfeed frogfish.... Despite their crazy exploits eating fish larger than them in the wild. More often that not in captivity, overfed frogfish suffer from gas issues that kill them. Additionally, damselfish that have been treated with copper will likely harm the frogfish. Feed once or twice a week, and that should be sufficient. For additional references, google the "frogfish files". Here's a caresheet from Anthony Calfo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Do not overfeed frogfish.... Despite their crazy exploits eating fish larger than them in the wild. More often that not in captivity, overfed frogfish suffer from gas issues that kill them. Additionally, damselfish that have been treated with copper will likely harm the frogfish. Feed once or twice a week, and that should be sufficient. For additional references, google the "frogfish files". Here's a caresheet from Anthony Calfo. Appreciate the feedback and information. I have always kept frogfish in larger aquariums, so their feeding is pretty much limited. In this case, he fed a lot over the last 2 days and that raises some concerns. Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polypterus Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hey, on a side note. I'd like to know if you have any concrete information regarding their captive lifespans. It seems like that don't make it past 1-2 years. How long have yours lasted? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hey, on a side note. I'd like to know if you have any concrete information regarding their captive lifespans. It seems like that don't make it past 1-2 years. How long have yours lasted? Thanks! Hi honestly I am not very sure. But my previous frogfish have last over a year before. I guess with a proper diet and good tank perimeters, we sld be looking good. Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 My new dog fish. Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckus Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Dog fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckus Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Frog fishes are caught at Punggol jetty... Not as nice as urs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Dog fish? It's a dog face puffer. Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 unfortunately dog face puffer didnt make it, probably tank too small. btw anyone knows whats their diet? not all take mysis shrimps. . . Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckus Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I use to have puffers... They chase my live mysis... Nibble them bit by bit from the back... Until the head . If u need mysis I sell them ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cutebarra77 Posted January 17, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sir, u selling live mysis? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Tank too small for the dogface... They will take more chunky food like market prawn or frozen FW prawns.. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Tank too small for the dogface... They will take more chunky food like market prawn or frozen FW prawns.. Thanks! Must they be train to take market prawn btw? Quote ReefTank: 48"x 24"x 24" Lightings: Maxspect Razor 120w x 2Skimmer: Skimz Kone SK1 Chiller: Hailea 1/4 hp w/ Aquabee 3000 Wave Maker: Tunze 6065 x 2 Return Pump: Eheim 1262 Uv: Coralife 9 watt Uv w/ Eheim compact 1000FowlrTank: 36"x 21"x 16"Lightings: Beamswork Ultrabright Led x 2Skimmer: Skimz SM161Wave Maker: Maxijet 1200Return Pump: Eheim Compact 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckus Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Don't forget live mysis... I think any fish with a bigger mouth will eat that... Haha. See fisherman use prawn for fishing must have some truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavIgatoR Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I use to have a dog face puffer..and its diet consists of shelled prawn(the reason why is because they are like hamster they need to trim down their teeth)cockles,fish fillet..pellets..well dog face might eat anyting if its hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckus Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Live mysis? I can supply u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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