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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Frogfish

Hispid Frogfish Antennarius hispidus

Hispid Frogfish (Antennarius hispidus)  
Aliases:  Shaggy Frogfish
Hispid Frogfish Antennarius hispidus
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  Family:  Antennariidae
  Maximum Size:  8.0 inches
  Temperament:  Generally Passive
  Stamina:  Sensitive

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Lower Tank Area

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

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notes
   This specimen can change its color to match its surroundings. It will basically eat anything it can fit into its mouth and somethings you might not think would fit.   
overview
  
The Hispid Frogfish (Antennarius hispidus) is sometimes called a Shaggy Frogfish. It belongs to the family named Antennariidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 8.0 inches in length, the Hispid Frogfish is generally passive in nature and sensitive in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Antennarius hispidus should not be housed in a tank less than 30 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023.

  
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