Littleman707 Candiru MFK Member Feb 21, 2010 132 2 48 31 NJ Mar 28, 2010 #1 i just got a 6 inch stonefish/ toadfish. does anyone know how to care for this fish? also it may have something wrong with its bottom mouth. will post pictures.
i just got a 6 inch stonefish/ toadfish. does anyone know how to care for this fish? also it may have something wrong with its bottom mouth. will post pictures.
M mgk Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 2, 2010 626 0 0 nowhereville Mar 28, 2010 #3 Im pretty sure with stonefish you shouldn't touch them(poisoness like lionfish). Is it eating?
C Cichlaholics Anonymous Polypterus MFK Member May 23, 2006 8,160 16 92 Miami, Florida Mar 29, 2010 #4 I assume it is a toadfish, most likely brackish to marine
Mudfrog Piranha MFK Member Oct 3, 2005 3,214 92 81 47 VA Mar 29, 2010 #5 More than likely a "grunting toadfish". Venomous but won't kill you. Really should be in brackish water. Very hard to keep alive (for most people).
More than likely a "grunting toadfish". Venomous but won't kill you. Really should be in brackish water. Very hard to keep alive (for most people).
Littleman707 Candiru MFK Member Feb 21, 2010 132 2 48 31 NJ Mar 29, 2010 #6 whats the salt level in the tank or can i leave him in fresh water.
Mudfrog Piranha MFK Member Oct 3, 2005 3,214 92 81 47 VA Mar 29, 2010 #7 Probably won't last long in FW but I've heard of some people doing it. Salt would kill your other fish.
Probably won't last long in FW but I've heard of some people doing it. Salt would kill your other fish.
Littleman707 Candiru MFK Member Feb 21, 2010 132 2 48 31 NJ Mar 29, 2010 #8 ok but whats the salt level i need in the tank
Mudfrog Piranha MFK Member Oct 3, 2005 3,214 92 81 47 VA Mar 29, 2010 #9 I don't remember right off.. been a few years since I kept one. I believe I kept mine around 1.010 - 1.012
I don't remember right off.. been a few years since I kept one. I believe I kept mine around 1.010 - 1.012
