AboutKaren Fields Expertise I own and maintain a large number of tanks with many various tropical fish species. During my fishkeeping past I have learned a lot of the myths and truths about tropical fish care. Currently I keep a wide range of species and have a lot of experience in; Severum cichlids, gouramis, platies, goldfish, bettas, tetras, paradise fish, Angelfish, Corydoras catfish, and many others as well as a couple of years with brackish water.
If you have a question on tropical fish keeping I`ll be sure to answer it in the simplest way I can, and if I don`t know the answer, I`ll research the answer for you.
Happy fish keeping!
Experience I have experience in setting up fish tanks, what to feed certain species, compatible species in my experience, cleaning the tank,
and all around tropical fish care. I also have learned the truth of many of the myths of tropical fish keeping in the past.
Happy fishkeeping!
Question i just aquired a rainbow wolffish and i dont know much about them i have looked on the inernet and havent found much at all could you help me please?
Answer Hi Zach, Wolf-fish typically range across the top of South America. They can even be found in brackish waters where rivers pour into the ocean. Only aquarists who love large predatory fish keep wolf-fish, their large teeth can clearly be seen protruding from their mouths. Beware of handling them with bare hands!
In the wilderness Wolfish can fill their Swim bladder up with atmospheric air and travel long distances in certain times when they need to find "greener pasture". Wolffish will also gladly get out of their tank if possible. As with all fish, keep them covered well!
Most wolf-fish top out in size at about a foot. This is generally because most people keep them in too small a tank. To reach their full size potential an aquarium of more than 55 gallons is needed.
Feeding- Wolffish love all live fish, they can even easily overpower and then swallow a fish up to two thirds their length. They most enjoy chunkey frozen meaty foods along with night crawlers. Because of their high polluting feeding habits, you'll need to filter a wolf-fish's water very well and make frequent large water changes. As I have said before Wolf-fish need lots of room and at least a 70 gallon aquarium in order for them to grow nicely. Please provide a secure place for them to hide when they feel threatened. Oh- and there are few fish that can be kept with Wolves. Only larger fish whom learn to keep to their own but where they will also bear the scars of the wolf.
A Normal tropical temperature of about 75 F will keep Wolves quite happy. Temperament- Wolves are nocturnal, they like to hide until feeding time comes. Because of this night shift, you should feed them in the evening. However, they will learn to adjust to your schedule if given time. Decorations in your Wolf tank will be a task. Because they grow so large they usually knock plants loose. Sticking with Plastic plants is your best bet. Add whatever decorations, wood or rock (aquarium safe of course) as you like. Back in nature Wolf-fish breed in caves. The females will lay many thousands of eggs over an long two-week period. After hatching in four days. Larger fry will surely eat the smaller ones. Unfortunately you will certainly not be able to spawn these water-wolves in captivity.
Naturally originating from Panama South to brazil, Wolf-fish are a predatory fish whom to those with a large enough aquarium and lots of spare time, would make a interesting species whom are considered some of the most aggressive fish around. Though they can have a bad temperament, a Rainbow wolf-fish can make a rather undemanding pet in terms of water quality. Feed them right and keep their water clean, clean, clean! But do keep in mind they can and usually will grow to 20 inches with good care!
I really hope this helps! If you have anymore questions, feel free to email me!
Happy fishkeeping and good luck with your water-wolf!
Karen~
PS: Please in the meantime, research any fish you are thinking of buying beforehand. This prevents many heartaches and possible losses because of lack of information and knowledge about that species temperament, behavior, and care.
