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Painted frogfish — AI illustration, not an ID reference

Painted frogfish

Antennarius pictus

FishSaltwater

Care level: Demanding
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef safe: With caution
Minimum tank: 150 L
Maximum size: 16 cm
Temperature: 24–27 °C
pH: 8–8.4
Diet: Carnivore

Good to know

Hard to wean onto dry food
Preys on shrimp and snails

Best not combined with

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Values are mainstream hobbyist guidance, not gospel — always watch what your own animals need.

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