ribbon eel + lookdown?
- Thread starter Jeox
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batfish dont do well either...
i dont think ANY of those would eat them.. but the bat may pick on him to death (which is already a low rate of survival)
i dont think ANY of those would eat them.. but the bat may pick on him to death (which is already a low rate of survival)
RED LIP BATFISH
"Although some batfish species are kept in the home aquarium, in general you won't encounter the red-lipped batfish in the aquarium hobby.
The red-lipped batfish is not considered a good aquarium fish because of its predatory nature.
In addition, because this fish normally inhabits the deep sea, the lighting in its aquarium would need to be kept much darker than most aquarists are used to."
RIBBON EELS
"Ninety nine percent plus do not live a month in captivity. Most starve, refusing all food. Next most common category of loss is escape through the smallest of top openings, or plumbing. Last is "simple stress"."
"Although some batfish species are kept in the home aquarium, in general you won't encounter the red-lipped batfish in the aquarium hobby.
The red-lipped batfish is not considered a good aquarium fish because of its predatory nature.
In addition, because this fish normally inhabits the deep sea, the lighting in its aquarium would need to be kept much darker than most aquarists are used to."
RIBBON EELS
"Ninety nine percent plus do not live a month in captivity. Most starve, refusing all food. Next most common category of loss is escape through the smallest of top openings, or plumbing. Last is "simple stress"."
Lookdowns have poor survival rates also, they do not handle shipping well, they are a passive fish once acclimated.
yeah batfish get MASSIVE
ribbon eel as stated die pritty quick
its cus they dont accept food
ive seen them at stores but he had to take a feeding rod and jangle it infront of the eel till he took it, flat out they just arnt ment for aquariums
ribbon eel as stated die pritty quick
its cus they dont accept food
ive seen them at stores but he had to take a feeding rod and jangle it infront of the eel till he took it, flat out they just arnt ment for aquariums
a good friend of mine kept a "walking batfish". they can be good fish but they are very susceptible to disease and need a lot of flat area - fine sand to bury and lay on.
but they are fun and tame, will eat out of your hand in no time.
Lookdowns, need a tall tank. I wouldnt recommend them for anything less than 500 gallons. they are large reef fish, not suitable for most home aquariums.
but they are fun and tame, will eat out of your hand in no time.
Lookdowns, need a tall tank. I wouldnt recommend them for anything less than 500 gallons. they are large reef fish, not suitable for most home aquariums.