Dr. Paddy Ryan, USA
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Taenianotus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802
Delicate nurseling, which should be inspected well, especially during acclimatisation, so he gets his part of the food. Will eat krill and schrimps as well as stints. Once he accapted food he's very durable and persistent nurseling. Better suited for quiet tanks of at least 30 gallons.
Will rest on the ground most time of the day. The red version shown above is very rare.
Information on keeping by Michael Mrutzek:
Sensitive fish that should be watched very closely, especially during the acclimatization phase, because it needs to be fed.
You should try coarse krill or shrimps, as well as smelts. Once it has started eating, it is a very durable and persistent pet!
In our opinion, it is more suitable for quiet aquaria! The aquarium itself does not have to be large (from 100 liters).
A bottom dweller that at least spends a lot of time there.
The fish has a poisonous sting (nerve poison) in the dorsal fin which can lead to paralysis of the affected part of the body and even cardiac arrest (high fever). The sting site should therefore be treated immediately with hot water, as it is a protein poison.
We are not currently aware of any fatalities. The venom is also less potent than that of lionfish, but if you have an allergic reaction, you should act quickly.
Note:
The red rocking fish sent by Tropical Live Import is very rare, as it is usually found in yellow.
Synonyms:
Taenianothus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802
Taenianotus citrinellus Gilbert, 1905
Taeniatus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802
Taenionotus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802
Delicate nurseling, which should be inspected well, especially during acclimatisation, so he gets his part of the food. Will eat krill and schrimps as well as stints. Once he accapted food he's very durable and persistent nurseling. Better suited for quiet tanks of at least 30 gallons.
Will rest on the ground most time of the day. The red version shown above is very rare.
Information on keeping by Michael Mrutzek:
Sensitive fish that should be watched very closely, especially during the acclimatization phase, because it needs to be fed.
You should try coarse krill or shrimps, as well as smelts. Once it has started eating, it is a very durable and persistent pet!
In our opinion, it is more suitable for quiet aquaria! The aquarium itself does not have to be large (from 100 liters).
A bottom dweller that at least spends a lot of time there.
The fish has a poisonous sting (nerve poison) in the dorsal fin which can lead to paralysis of the affected part of the body and even cardiac arrest (high fever). The sting site should therefore be treated immediately with hot water, as it is a protein poison.
We are not currently aware of any fatalities. The venom is also less potent than that of lionfish, but if you have an allergic reaction, you should act quickly.
Note:
The red rocking fish sent by Tropical Live Import is very rare, as it is usually found in yellow.
Synonyms:
Taenianothus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802
Taenianotus citrinellus Gilbert, 1905
Taeniatus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802
Taenionotus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802
