Pregnant Frog Fish photos?

[Gordonious]

Does anyone have photos of pregnant frogfish/angler fish such as the one seen on my site here: http://www.gordonious.com/ ??? I am curious if mine either has a funky growth on the bottom of it, if it may have swallowed more then it could handle, or if it might be pregnant.

 

[leebca]

What have you been feeding this fish? How much and how often? How long have you had this fish? Is it remaining horizontal or vertical most of the time since you noticed the swelling? Has it altered any of its normal behavior since the swelling appeared? Any peculiar swimming condition?

 

[Gordonious]

Funny you say it has started to rest more vertical then ever before. I have had the fish a little over a month now I suppose. I feed it mostly silver sides, it had a guppy when I first got it, and I think ate squid once a long time ago. I try to feed it at least 3 times a week. I also noticed it trying to stay up high in the tank. Propping itself against a power head or a glass thermometer high in the tank. What are your thoughts? I will try to get more photos if it shifts from that position at all.

Jon

 

[leebca]

Just thoughts. . .There are some conditions resulting from foods that are similar to the bloating and remaining in a vertical position. Unfortunately, they look like this just before they die. I don't mean this is what this case is. I'm only going by a photo and what you've described. I don't know how to cure the fish or return it to normal other than to change the diet and make sure the water quality is top notch.

Predatory fishes that are so afflicted have not been fed marine fish -- that is, they are given too many freshwater foods. Silversides, guppies, mollies, goldfish, etc. are the least desirable of foods, but can be used once a month or so. Frogfish and Anglers both require whole marine fishes, preferably a steady supply of damsels or other inexpensive marine fishes, that have been properly quarantined. Some hobbyists and professionals keep two QT going for the damsel food fishes. Also every other fish is 'gut loaded' with either fats or vitamins prior to feeding.

Your feeding for a month the least desirable foods should not be the cause of this condition. However, if you have continued this food and the fish has been previously fed such foods for a while, then it could lead to this condition. That is, I'm trying to say it takes a 3+ months to bring this condition to the visible point. The actual condition is related to the build up of the wrong kinds of fats in and around the internal organs of the fish.

The fish size determines how much it should be eating in captivity.

I would not discontinue looking for answers. I've only shared with you my thoughts. Maybe others here have more experience or knowledge of this condition. Good luck!

 

[Gordonious]

UPDATE! It appears to be alive!

http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic65595-10-1.aspx

 

[leebca]

It does appear to be something moving!