Fromia?

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Alright well I got this guy today, the LFS said it was a fromia, but I can't find anything at all on the web that looks like him, I posted pics on my build thread and someone said it looked like a fromia, anyways just thought I would try to get as much info as possible on this little guy so I can be sure he gets well fed. I just really want to be sure.
     

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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    oo yes it does say its tube feet are orange which they most definitely are, he's a really darkk brown almost black. I will research up on him thank you!
     
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Try feeding it tom. a piece of krill. You can get them frozen or freeze dried. I like freeze dried as they last a long time. Simply place it underwater and squeeze to rehydrate it. Then get a feeding stick and place it next to him. He should gobble it up. I think they also eat clams and mollusks. Good luck..
     
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    Nice job, Vinney. :)

    Must not be very popular in the pet trade, though. I searched 6 online vendors and couldn't find it...
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Thats what I was just reading... I was hoping to get a clam some day but I won't risk it, I will try feeding him the krill thanks so much! i'll let you know how it goes :) do you think he would eat mysis shrimp as well?
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I know I looked and looked, maybe I wasn't searching right!! good thing vinney saved the day!
     
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Not too much info on them. It says they eat refuse,mollusks and sponges. Thinking krill may not be the right food for him but I don't think it will hurt to try. Does your lfs have any live sponge? Or maybe you could try oyster or clams.:confused: Frozen of course.;) I know angel food has sponge in it but this may be a bit messy.
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I noticed there's not much :/ I have sponge in my tank now but he could eat that up quickly.. My LFS does have live sponge, I could try oysters, would there be anything I could get him from the grocery store that would be uncooked? :confused: man idk its tough I could just keep trying until I find something he wants to eat ..
     
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    Hopefully someone on here has had one of these and can give you some more info on them but I don't think a varied diet will hurt him. Try something you have and if that doesn't work try a clam from the grocery store. I don't think it is a picky eater.Variety is after all the spice of life.;D
     
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