hey everyone i just got a crocodile fish on monday and it hasnt eaten anything yet. i tried frozen shrimp, squid, silversides and ghost shrimp. the only info i can get on them is that they get kind big, but cant get any info on their feeding habits. does any one have any personal experience with them? all i know it has amazing camoflauge, its very hard to spot when its under the sand, much like a flounder.
Anyone have experience with Crocodile Fish?
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Monkeyfish
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Crocodile fish belong to the family Platycephalidae which means flatheads. It is known to eat crustaceans and other species of fish. The Crocodile Fish grows to a maximum size of approximately of 1.5 to 3 feet depending on the species.
From wetwebmedia - "Crocodilefishes, family Platycephalidae. Related to Scorpionfishes, though only commonality for aquarists is their penchant for swallowing tankmates. Nine species are found in the Red Sea. The most common is pictured: Papilloculiceps longiceps. Occasionally sold in the hobby, should be avoided. "
If you plan on keeping him try adding damsels to the tank for him to eat.
From wetwebmedia - "Crocodilefishes, family Platycephalidae. Related to Scorpionfishes, though only commonality for aquarists is their penchant for swallowing tankmates. Nine species are found in the Red Sea. The most common is pictured: Papilloculiceps longiceps. Occasionally sold in the hobby, should be avoided. "
If you plan on keeping him try adding damsels to the tank for him to eat.
majestic sea life
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iv had one for 1 year now. only 7'' and in a 55gal FO. They need a sandbed. Drop some mysis and it should eat it. Also ghost shrimp work well.
Monkeyfish
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Mollies are not a true marine fish and should be avoided though they are superior to freshwater feeders such as goldfish, minnows and comets.
mjdlonghorn
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Can I see a pic?
