Thalassophryne amazonica Monster Fish

sheajared · Jul 27, 2011

Does anybody have info on this fish, Thalassophryne amazonica is the scientific name. Common name is monster fish. Who know about them?

Thanks.

JML1997 · Jul 27, 2011

They're a nocturnal fish that like to burrow in sand they get about 5", and will eat smaller fish that will fit into there mouths..

sheajared · Jul 27, 2011

JML1997 said:
They're a nocturnal fish that like to burrow in sand they get about 5", and will eat smaller fish that will fit into there mouths..

what size tank will i need, looks like the mainly sit in one spot. would just a 10 gallon with sand in it do?

Lambrakopoulos · Jul 27, 2011

Their cool, but ugly as hell.

vitaly · Jul 30, 2011

i would probably go with 30 gallon.

JML1997 · Jul 30, 2011

There fairly slow growers, but a ten would be fine for a while, but they will eventually need a 20 long as adults, and then you can get 2 or so..

neonvertigo · Jul 30, 2011

Never heard of these guys but I just looked them up and they are awesome!