Please identify the fish

[confusedfishkeeper]

Hi,

I bought these two fish from a pet market in my city. They were in a half filled bucket and the water was extremely dirty. The seller said one of the fish was called carpet fish and he did not know the name of the other. I asked him if he could give me any info on the care of these fish. His answer was "they live in water and eat everything." Both the fish looked hanging on to their life. I decided to try to save the fish if possible. But I need to know what fish they are, how to care for them, and if it is too late to save them. Please help. Both are very beautiful fish, I don't want to lose them.

 

[kno4te]

Got a mudskipper and hogchoker.

 

[tlindsey]

The mudskipper needs a specialized setup.

 

[tlindsey]

The mudskipper needs a specialized setup.

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/...k-build-mudskipper-setup-load-warning.170957/

 

[Deadeye]

Both are low brackish fish.

 

[confusedfishkeeper]

The mudskipper needs a specialized setup.

I just gave the mudskipper to a LFS who has some exp in handling the species. The guy recognized the fish at once. Unfortunately he had no idea about the hogchoker and refused to take it. It is still in my tank, in the same place for hours and not looking too good. If it is brackish water, probably it is not going to survive long. Please can you advise what can I do to save it? Mine is a African cichlid tank. They are very peaceful and do not fight. Haven't shown any interest in the hogchoker. But as I read above, the water requirements will be widely different. What can I do here?

 

[Deadeye]

Hog choker is going to want a deep sand bed and lots of meaty foods. I’m not 100% sure on their specific needs, but Malawian water (assuming you mean rift lake Africans) would be good for it temporarily if not brackish. Most low brackish fish can survive a few months in freshwater.

FWIW, it sounds to be acting normal. Laying in one place is it’s natural behavior. Hogchokers are flounders. They spend all day buried in the sand, waiting for a meal.

 

[confusedfishkeeper]

Hog choker is going to want a deep sand bed and lots of meaty foods. I’m not 100% sure on their specific needs, but Malawian water (assuming you mean rift lake Africans) would be good for it temporarily if not brackish. Most low brackish fish can survive a few months in freshwater.

FWIW, it sounds to be acting normal. Laying in one place is it’s natural behavior. Hogchokers are flounders. They spend all day buried in the sand, waiting for a meal.

Thanks, that is reassuring. It is so still I thought it was dead until I took a closer look and saw it breathing. Just a while back it shifted a bit under a bogwood.

If I have a few months, probably I can rehome it to a suitable environment.

If anyone can help with a detailed care of this fish or can share a link (I wasn't able to find much on the internet), it will be really helpful.

 

[Deadeye]

Thanks, that is reassuring. It is so still I thought it was dead until I took a closer look and saw it breathing. Just a while back it shifted a bit under a bogwood.

If I have a few months, probably I can rehome it to a suitable environment.

If anyone can help with a detailed care of this fish or can share a link (I wasn't able to find much on the internet), it will be really helpful.

Try searching freshwater flounder, that is their more common name. There are a few species but care is similar.

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[confusedfishkeeper]

Try searching freshwater flounder, that is their more common name. There are a few species but care is similar.

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Thanks a lot.