Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) care guide

Group
Marine fish
Family
Antennariidae (frogfishes)
Origin
Atlantic and Indo-Pacific
Water
saltwater
Maximum size
15 cm
Temperature
24–27°C
pH
8.1–8.4
Hardness
Salinity SG 1.023–1.026
Minimum tank
120 litres
Care level
intermediate
Temperament
aggressive
Reef safe
no

Care

Frogfishes are ambush predators that lure prey with a modified fin spine and can swallow fish almost as long as themselves. Keep one per tank with rockwork to perch on, low to moderate flow and good filtration, as they are heavy, messy feeders. Feed two or three times a week; avoid freshwater feeder fish. Wikipedia article not checked for this entry; details are from the list and general marine husbandry. Water figures here are general marine aquarium guidance, not species-specific: 24–27 °C, pH 8.1–8.4, salinity SG 1.023–1.026. Minimum tank size of about 120 litres is our estimate from the adult size and habits, not a published figure. Sources: Wikipedia, List of marine aquarium fish species (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listofmarineaquariumfishspecies). Checked October 2026.

Diet

Eats fish and crustaceans. Offer whole marine fish, prawns and squid on a feeding stick.

Breeding

Breeding in home aquaria has not been reported in the sources used here.

Compatibility and tank mates

Not reef safe with small fish or shrimps. Keep alone.

Last updated 8 October 2026. Community-edited care guide on Aquatic-Auctions.

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