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Predators
While we specialize in community and reef tanks, we will occasionally design predator tanks as well. If you are interested in keeping predators, please be aware that we have a very limited selection. We are willing to bring in predators not on this list, but availability is unpredictable and price fluctuations are common.
Tank Size: Predators are usually large fish that need a lot of space. We do not recommend keeping predators in anything less than 75 gallons, but strongly encourage keeping 135+ gallons. On top of this, most predators are territorial and nocturnal. It is not uncommon for the tank to only house a few fish, and for those fish to be hidden for most of the day. Some, like triggers, are more active during the day than others, but it is something to keep in mind.
Price: Generally, predatory fish are more expensive than community fish. While you likely won't have as many fish, there is a notable difference in cost. Additionally, prices and availability fluctuate quite rapidly and drastically. Please maintain communication in regards to your budget and the species you wish to keep.
Feeding: Feeding predators is obviously the best part, and very important. Most of these fish have special diets and need to be fed personally, typically with tongs. While their feeding schedules may vary, we generally recommend feeding them small meals every 1-2 days. Foods and training will be provided, so long as someone is available to feed them regularly.
Selection: Due to the nature of these animals, we avoid adding any that cannot live their whole lives in your tank. If the animal's adult size is not able to fit in your tank, it is unlikely that we will add it. This is to prevent issues from arising at a later time. We will suggest alternatives however, and hear any ideas you may have. There are also various large community species that are able to live within a predator tank, such as rabbitfish, large tangs, and large angels.
Danger: Lastly, it is important to recognize the inherent risk in keeping these animals. Some can be very dangerous to humans and should not be kept in places with easy access to the water. We will teach and train you on the necessary care needed from you, but we ask that no one else have access to the animals besides our team.
Volitan Lionfish
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons, long
Volitans are the most common lionfish, and the largest. Because of their size, appetite, and venomous sting, tankmates for a Volitan must be chosen carefully.
Fu Manchu Lionfish
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Despite being a lionfish, Fu Manchus look almost alien next to their large cousins. Their smaller size makes it easier for them to hide, but they'll come right out for food.
Maroon Clownfish
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
One of the only truly aggressive clownfish, Maroons are devils with a nasty streak. They come in both white-stripe and gold-stripe varieties. Both are absolutely gorgeous in color, and enjoy living in bubbletip anemones.
Dog-Faced Puffer
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Also suitable for both community or predator tanks, Dog-Faces are less outgoing than porcupine puffers, but still very personable. To read more about them, please visit our Puffer page.
Panther Grouper
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons, long
Panther groupers are lazy garbage disposals. They like to lay in one spot for hours at a time, appearing almost asleep. Don't be fooled though, they have big mouths and bigger appetites.
Niger Trigger
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Niger triggers are subtle beauties that need a careful eye to be truly appreciated. They'll spend the day patrolling the tank for snacks and looking for comfortable holes to hide in.
Picasso Trigger
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Picassos are one of the most recognizable triggers, and easily embody the general personality of their family: hungry and willing to make it everyone's problem. Picassos can move quickly, and like to bite anything that moves.
Zebra Moray Eel
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
The Zebra Moray Eel is both larger and better behaved than the snowflake moray. They spend most of their time in their cave, with their heads sticking out as they wait for food. They are quite clever and can recognize faces.
Snowflake Moray Eel
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Snowflake Moray Eels can be shy, but are usually seen peering out of their holes during the day. Despite being smaller than the zebra moray, they tend to be more nippy towards their tankmates.
Orange Toadfish
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Toadfish are fantastic little gremlins with big mouths who enjoy food and dark places. They mainly come out at night and can often be seen early in the morning, resting on rocks before they return to their cave.
Epaulette Shark
Minimum Tank Size: 200 gallons, long
Our favorite predator, but don't tell the others. Epaulettes are nocturnal reef predators and will spend most of the day in their cave, but are quick to crawl out when they smell food nearby.