Anglers in a reef tank

[fiji4118]

Hey all,

So I have been looking at adding an angler for a while. Always been a bit hesitant since most of them seem to be semi reef safe. Today I was looking at Divers Den and saw one that they say is reef safe. Compared it to others on the site that show as cautious to add and I saw that it is a different species. Anyone know anything about Antennarius pictus? Love to hear from an angler expert if we have one. It would be going in my 150. Nothing small enough for one 4-5" to eat but there are some active fish (angels, tangs, clowns).

Cheers!

Adam

 

[CRW Reef]

Adam did you ever end up getting an angler? If not maybe talk to Cris Capp at Aquatic Arts as I know he has kept several in the past and i think currently has one in his zero edge tank.

 

[kio707]

I have one in my frag tank. They will eat shrimp and fish. As far as corals, never mess with them.


David

 

[fiji4118]

I did not. Spent some time talking to some angler enthusiasts on reef central and was talked out of this idea. They do better in single species specific tanks.