WYSIWYG - F5264
$200.00 USD
Pictus Frogfish (Antennarius pictus)
✨ This Pictus Frogfish - affectionately named “Mango” - has been fully quarantined for a minimum of 14 days. Working on training to eat frozen food.
The Pictus Frogfish is an extraordinary ambush predator known for its camouflage, personality, and stunning ability to change color.
Care Information:
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Diet: Eating juvenile live mollies, guppies and grass shrimp
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Quarantine: Held for a minimum of 14 days before shipping to ensure health and feeding consistency
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Size: Approx. 2.0 inches
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Tank Size: Suitable for 5 gallons or less while small; move to 10+ gallons as it grows
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Habitat: Provide plenty of rockwork and/or macroalgae for hiding and perching
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Temperament: Predatory; keep singly or with other frogfish of similar size and type only if ample hiding space is provided
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Experience Level: Intermediate to advanced
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Tank Type: Best kept in species-only setups or with carefully selected, non-aggressive tankmates
💡 Fun Facts:
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Uses a small lure (esca) on its head to attract prey — and can strike faster than the human eye can see!
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Will adapt its color and texture to match rock, coral, or macroalgae, making it one of the most remarkable camouflage artists in the ocean.
