Assorted Angler

Latin Name

Antennarius spp.

Common Name

Assorted Angler

Also known as

Assorted Frogfish

Fast Facts

This designation is given to individuals representing a number of different anglerfish species (including the coin-bearing anglerfish, Antennarius nummifer and the scarlet anglerfish, A. coccineus). The "assorted anglerfish" are less colorful than Colored Anglers. These fishes are gluttons and will eat any tankmate that will fit in their mouths, including those equal or even slightly greater in length. They will even eat venomous fishes. Some specimens can be trained to take pieces of seafood off of a feeding stick, but live food is often necessary to induce a feeding response. They will also eat ornamental shrimp. Do not keep any angler with curious fishes such as triggerfish or large type wrasses, as this fish will pick at the angler as if it were food.

Sizes

Small/Around 3/4"-2"
Medium/Around 1.5"-3"
Large/Around 4"-5"
X-Large/Around 5"-6"
Show/Around 6"-9"

Range in Nature

~12" (species dependent)

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Some specimens can be trained to take pieces of seafood off of a feeding stick, but live food is often necessary to induce a feeding response

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Harmless to corals, and they do best when kept with live rock, but will eat any tankmate that will fit in their mouths, including those equal or even slightly greater in length

Related Fish

Colored Angler, More Anglers

Availability

Smalls and mediums are frequently available, large size is uncommon.

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Assorted Angler

Size	Price	Qty.	Add
Small	$29.00
Medium	$39.00
Large	$59.00
X-Large	$79.00
Show	$119.00

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.