Does anyone know the minuimum tank size for a Frogfish

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Does anyone know the minuimum tank size for a Frogfish

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Does anyone know the minuimum tank size for a Frogfish that grows to 15cm/6inches?
http://www.aquaticstoyourdoor.co.uk/Red-Frogfish.html

I'm thinking of having him in a tank of his own

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Minimally, 30-40g. A 6" predator will put out a lot if bioload. On the other hand, it is sedentary, so it won't need to eat more than 2x/week.
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Thx PP :)
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They are so weird looking! I'm sure they're awesome to own
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Pufferpunk wrote:Minimally, 30-40g. A 6" predator will put out a lot if bioload. On the other hand, it is sedentary, so it won't need to eat more than 2x/week.
Hey PP been a while since I was thinking of getting a Frogfish.

Can you please tell me how much LR I would need for a frogfish on his own in a 55g tank.

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Depends on the species.
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Pufferpunk wrote:Depends on the species.
Not sure which is which, I've read some grow to 12 inches and others 6 inches

I'll probably be looking at getting the 6inch version
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I like the Wartskins.
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Very cool looking fish. I'm sur emy friend used that site to buy his paroon sharks from.
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I've found a good Frogfish site
http://www.frogfish.ch/frogfish.html
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