Some pics of my wolf.. - Aquarium Advice

Mudfrog · 05-07-2008, 09:26 PM

I'm loving this wolf.. Unlike most I hear of this little guy is very active for a nocturnal fish.. anytime it see's me it swims to it's "feed me" spot. It's constantly moving around too.. he's awesome

Anyway.. pics time..

And his "feed me" spot. If I'm in the room or at my computer (right next to the tank) he will hover in this spot until he gets fed.. hovered there over an hour before :ROFL:

**roka64** · 05-07-2008, 09:52 PM

That's a pretty cool fish. Can you tell us "salties" about them?

Check the regional forum for Mid-atlantic, we are planning a trip to Md to check out LFS.

Mudfrog · 05-07-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roka64

That's a pretty cool fish. Can you tell us "salties" about them?

Check the regional forum for Mid-atlantic, we are planning a trip to Md to check out LFS.

Sure.. although I'm unfamiliar with the term "Salties" so I'm assuming you just want some info on them?? lol. here ya go..

Scientific name Hoplias Malabaricus
Common name Wolf Fish

They are very very aggressive. They primarily need a species only tank as they kill for food and for fun

This little guy is currently 6" but they can reach lengths up to 2 feet long. I've got him (or her) in a species tank, a 50 gallon breeder (48x18x13).

I tried keeping it with a Convict but unfortunately the Convict didn't last the night.

Any other questions then feel free to ask.

**roka64** · 05-07-2008, 10:02 PM

Saltie=SW fish owner and in my case, know little about FW fish, other than the pl*co rumor/curse (a little jab a neilanh)! LOL! I used to own a house painting business and walked under plant of ladders and only rode 1 down the side of the house.

Mudfrog · 05-07-2008, 10:05 PM

Ah I gotcha lol.. yea.. they are a cool fish.. dunno why but I'm only into ugly and dangerous fish lol.

**roka64** · 05-07-2008, 10:22 PM

Dangerous...hmmm, read these links:
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Volitan Lionfish, Colored
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Foxface Lo
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Cowfish Longhorn
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Harptail Blenny
That will get you started thinking!

Mudfrog · 05-07-2008, 10:26 PM

I actually almost bought a SW setup a few months back.. SW is just too rich for my blood

**QTOFFER** · 05-08-2008, 01:07 AM

A beautiful fish - you got some really nice shots.

I can clearly see teeth in the first pic. I remember seeing a wolf fish in a small lfs a few years ago. They had a sign on the tank - "DO NOT STICK FINGERS IN TANK"!

**An t-iasg** · 05-08-2008, 01:38 AM

Wow - that's a beautiful fish but it does look vicious!

marchmaxima · 05-08-2008, 06:28 AM

that is one urrgly looking dude! I love it!

Great photo too, btw.

05-07-2008, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mudfrog Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: VA Posts: 95 Images: 24	Some pics of my wolf.. I'm loving this wolf.. Unlike most I hear of this little guy is very active for a nocturnal fish.. anytime it see's me it swims to it's "feed me" spot. It's constantly moving around too.. he's awesome Anyway.. pics time.. And his "feed me" spot. If I'm in the room or at my computer (right next to the tank) he will hover in this spot until he gets fed.. hovered there over an hour before :ROFL: __________________ The Wolves Red Wolf Fish - Erythrinus erythrinus Wolf Fish - Hoplias Malabaricus Wolf Cichlid Pair - Parachromis dovii

05-07-2008, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,947 Images: 12	That's a pretty cool fish. Can you tell us "salties" about them? Check the regional forum for Mid-atlantic, we are planning a trip to Md to check out LFS. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! FWIW? LFS? FOWLR? VHO? Dunno what these acronyms mean? Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. (stole this from Lindsay) Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. (stole this from Ziggy953) Vote for Aquarium Advice (snagged this from cmor) --Scott Last edited by roka64; 05-07-2008 at 09:53 PM. Reason: add comment

05-07-2008, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,947 Images: 12	Saltie=SW fish owner and in my case, know little about FW fish, other than the plco rumor/curse (a little jab a neilanh)! LOL! I used to own a house painting business and walked under plant of ladders and only rode 1 down the side of the house. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! FWIW? LFS? FOWLR? VHO? Dunno what these acronyms mean? Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. (stole this from Lindsay) Visit our Article* section for answers on a variety of topics. (stole this from Ziggy953) Vote for Aquarium Advice (snagged this from cmor) --Scott

05-07-2008, 10:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,947 Images: 12	Dangerous...hmmm, read these links: Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Volitan Lionfish, Colored Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Foxface Lo Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Cowfish Longhorn Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Harptail Blenny That will get you started thinking! __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! FWIW? LFS? FOWLR? VHO? Dunno what these acronyms mean? Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. (stole this from Lindsay) Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. (stole this from Ziggy953) Vote for Aquarium Advice (snagged this from cmor) --Scott

05-08-2008, 01:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
An t-iasg Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Criders Corners/Glen Eden (Pittsburgh, PA) Posts: 6,463 Images: 40	Wow - that's a beautiful fish but it does look vicious! __________________ The canal walk through downtown Indianapolis

05-07-2008, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mudfrog Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: VA Posts: 95 Images: 24	Ah I gotcha lol.. yea.. they are a cool fish.. dunno why but I'm only into ugly and dangerous fish lol.

05-07-2008, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mudfrog Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: VA Posts: 95 Images: 24	I actually almost bought a SW setup a few months back.. SW is just too rich for my blood

05-08-2008, 01:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
QTOFFER Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kew Gardens, NY Posts: 3,663 Images: 30	A beautiful fish - you got some really nice shots. I can clearly see teeth in the first pic. I remember seeing a wolf fish in a small lfs a few years ago. They had a sign on the tank - "DO NOT STICK FINGERS IN TANK"!

05-08-2008, 06:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
marchmaxima Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 292	that is one urrgly looking dude! I love it! Great photo too, btw. __________________ Sharon : Melbourne, Australia 15G Freshwater Tank

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