Antennarius maculatus
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Antennarius maculatus — the warty or clown frogfish — is one of the most remarkable fish in the aquarium hobby. Its ability to change colour and texture to match its surroundings is extraordinary. It ambushes prey by using a modified first dorsal spine (the illicium) tipped with a worm-like lure to attract prey, then swallowing them in under 6 milliseconds. Not reef-safe with small fish or invertebrates. A fascinating species for dedicated specialist systems.
SPECIALIST. FOWLR tank — will eat any fish or invertebrate it can swallow. Feed: live or freshly dead silverside, live small fish (be ethical). Rarely requires supplemental food — efficient ambush predator.
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