Wartskin Angler
Antennarius maculatus
Price range: $103.99 through $188.99
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| Only 4 left | 2.25" or smaller - Red/Orange - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $196.99.$103.99Current price is: $103.99. |
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| Out of Stock | 2.25 - 4.25" - Red/Orange - Indo-Pacific | Original price was: $245.99.$128.99Current price is: $128.99. | Email me |
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Healthy, stable animals from vetted suppliers — inspected before packing, shipped overnight. Decades of experience built this model so we can deliver premium livestock at 30%+ less than you'd pay elsewhere.
| Care Level | Expert |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 20 gallons |
| Max Size | 4 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Wartskin Angler (Warty/Clown Frogfish), Antennarius maculatus, is a compact Indo-Pacific ambush predator with a textured, “warty” body and a built-in lure (illicium) used to draw prey close. Color and pattern can vary widely, with individuals often matching the rock and sponge tones around them.
What You’ll Observe:
- Perching on rock ledges and overhangs, then “walking” with its fin-like pectorals
- Short, precise repositioning moves instead of constant open-water swimming
- Active lure use during feeding time, including subtle flicks and sways
- Color/pattern shifts over time as it settles into a favorite part of the aquascape
To succeed with this species, provide stable rockwork with multiple perches and a few low-flow resting zones where it can sit and hunt comfortably. Offer appropriately sized marine meaty foods using feeding tongs or a feeding stick so the fish learns a consistent routine. Many keepers choose a species-focused setup, or pair it only with tankmates that are clearly too large to be considered prey.
Will my wartskin angler change color after I add it to my tank?
Many do shift shade and pattern as they settle into a specific perch area, and changes are often seen over a few weeks rather than overnight.
What’s a practical way to transition one onto frozen or prepared foods?
Build a consistent “feeding routine” (same tool, same spot), then present thawed marine items with gentle movement so it registers as food.
Is it normal for it to “walk” and sit instead of swimming all day?
Yes’this fish commonly perches and uses its pectoral fins to scoot into position, with short bursts of movement between resting spots.
Why does it sometimes move to a new perch after eating?
Repositioning is common’many anglers shift to a different ledge or corner after a meal and then settle back into a still, watchful posture.
How do I make sure it gets its food if it’s housed with other fish?
Target-feed with tongs or a feeding stick near its perch, and keep the routine consistent so it anticipates where food will appear.
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