122. Reef Predators

Predatory fish can be some of the most entertaining species to keep – but the same traits that make them fun can also pose a challenge! What tank mates do you keep with a fish predator? How do you feed and care for them? The Water Colors team discusses all these questions and more, and ranks their top 5 predatory reef fish.   Want to learn more about predatory fish? Or are you interested in seeing other aquarists’ projects and pets? Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/   Species mentioned in this epsiode: V-tail grouper (Cephalopholis urodeta) Snowflake moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) Volitan lionfish (Pterois volitans) Giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Neon dottyback (Pseudochromis aldabraensis) Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax favagineus) Dwarf fuzzy lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) Harlequin tusk wrasse (Choerodon fasciatus) Speckled epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium trispeculare) Arc eye hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus) Niger triggerfish (Odonus niger) Striped burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi) Blue line grouper (Cephalopholis formosa) Polleni grouper (Cephalopholis polleni) Miniatus grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus)