I'm curious about the "Curious Wormfish"!

[NeedBiggerTank]

So, I've been reading some of my new library of books (I know, dangerous, huh?), when I came across this fish - the Curiuos Wormfish. Striking colors - orange and neon blue. Reef Safe. Peaceful.

Curious Wormfish on LiveAquaria

Anyone ever had one of these? Pros? Cons?

 

[Jennifier615]

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No, but it looks cool as can be! I wonder what they mean by more aggressive fish (photo tang)

 

[NeedBiggerTank]

I don't know - maybe they are referring to fish that would chase it (or possibly make a meal out of it)? It swims like a snake or eel from what I've read - some fish may think it looks like food! I don't have anything "aggressive" or anything that eats other fish in my tank.

The Curious Wormfish burrys itself in the sand when frightened and at night (or so it says in the books). So, my guess it that with more agressive fish it wouldn't come out of the sand to eat and might starve. Just a guess though.

The only fish in my tank that I would worry about in adding one of these fish is my Flametail blenny - as he's not always polite to newcomers.

 

[tahojones]

Wow, Looks like a Goby, sort of...

 

[NeedBiggerTank]

You're right! After further reading, they are actually closely related to firefish. I wonder if AC can get one or if I would have to order it from LiveAquaria?