What size tank for anglers?

[thor32766]

as the title states what size tanks are you guys running for these guys? I was wanting to setup a species only for a single angler and was wondering what everyone was running for these guys.
thanks

 

[FishyMel]

I've heard of them done in a 10 gallon if you get a small one. Just stay away from the commersons they get huge.

 

[Wolverine]

Most people I know keep them in tanks in the 10-20g range.

Dave

 

[reefergeorge]

I would start one in a 20 long, and upgrade to a 40.
It is hard to feed them if the tank is too large.

 

[ZeRo 91]

I got one in my 14 gallon Biocube cool little guys.

 

[Absint Reefer]

smaller tanks work out well for feeding and they really don't swim around a whole lot it's like having a pet rock

 

[saltyESQ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11850720#post11850720 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Absint Reefer
smaller tanks work out well for feeding and they really don't swim around a whole lot it's like having a pet rock

:lol:

you make them sound fun. I think I will go out and purchase one for my 24g.

 

[FroggyFeet]

My pet rock currently walks around a twenty tall. Good little guys fun as hell to watch.......well let me rephrase that, the comments when people realise it's a fish and not a rock are funny.

 

[dragonette]

where did you guys get yours? Im looking for one

Jess

 

[PuffDandEd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11846980#post11846980 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FishyMel
I've heard of them done in a 10 gallon if you get a small one. Just stay away from the commersons they get huge.

Pictus get large too. The rest stay quiet small.

 

[crazedpuffer]

I have mine in a 10, I think he's one who gets slightly larger than normal so he'll get my 20L soon enough. He reminds me of my bulldogs.

 

[kar93]

A 10-20g should be fine as they are very slow and rarely swim.

 

[spotfin]

I keep mine in a 15 gal, but am upgrading to a 20 long soon. It is a great hit at the office, especially at feeding time.

 

[mtome]

I think that I will get one for my 12 gallon.

 

[Fly 75]

What other fish if any can you keep with them in a small tank that won't become dinner?

 

[Animal Mother]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11921333#post11921333 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fly 75
What other fish if any can you keep with them in a small tank that won't become dinner?

Nothing. In a tank that small the frogfish poop is going to make the water quality horrible real fast. They grow very fast, and there just simply are no safe fish tank mates. Anglers are eating machines. That's basically all they do and they're good at it. They are very prone to disease so you want to offer them the best quality foods you can and keep them in the best conditions possible. Make sure if you buy one from the LFS that they don't expose it to air because it can swallow lots of air, bloat, and die. Make sure it's eating before you buy it, preferably frozen shrimp, krill, or silversides.