Painted Frog Fish

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Painted Frog Fish

This marine aquarium fish is known as Painted Frog Fish and the correct latin name is Antennarius pictus. The family that this fish belongs to is called the Frog Fish family. (e) Origin of this fish is Indo-Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

A peaceful fish.

Painted Frog Fish can grow up to 20 cm what is approximately 7 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 2400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 372 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Painted Frog Fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

Painted Frog Fish picture

Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

Painted Frog Fish, picture 2

Painted Frog Fish, picture 3

Painted Frog Fish, picture 4
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