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Sargassum Angler
Quick StatisticsTemperament: Semi-aggressive
Reef Safe: With Caution
Family: Antennariidae
Native To: Indian Ocean
Diet: Carnivore
Adult Size: Up to 6″
Temperature: 72-78° F
Water Parameters: dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4
Care Level: Moderate
Tank Size: 30+ gallons
Scientific Name: Histrio histrio
Environment: Marine
Has the appearance of rock, waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey
Eats victims whole and has been known to attack tankmates of similar size, but will not harm corals or anemones
Good for reefs lacking shrimp and with slightly larger fish
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