Common Anglerfish (Asia Pacific) Anemones although scolymia corals possess feeding

although scolymia corals possess feeding tentacles they are prone to being stung and damaged by neighboring corals

Each polyp must be fed in order to thrive

This species varies in its willingness to eat prepared foods and should be offered a variety of meaty and herbivore preparations such as frozen Mysis shrimp

and it is possible to keep two specimens together in a sufficiently large aquarium if they are of different sizes

The Dash & Dot goatfish has distinctive markings on its body

Common Anglerfish (Asia Pacific) Anemones although scolymia corals possess feedingThe Angler, or Frogfish, is a fascinating ambush predator which makes an incredible pet and conversation piece. Their stout bodies come in a wide range of colors and textures. They may be rather smooth or bumpy textured. Common colors include shades of brown and black, sometimes with stripes. Most Anglers grow to only 4 inches with some larger species rarely exceeding 8 inches. Because of their low activity level any of them may be kept in aquariums