Wartskin Frogfish

Wartskin Frogfish

Antennarius maculatus

Also known as: Clown Frogfish

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe (Caution)

Bizarre, warty fish with a built-in fishing rod (illicium) on its head used to lure prey. Masters of camouflage.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Ambush predator — will eat any fish up to its own size. Slow-moving. Best kept in a species tank or with much larger fish.

Feeding

Live ghost shrimp initially, then wean to frozen silversides and shrimp offered on tongs.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Firefish Goby 3" Neon Goby 2"

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