Rainbow Hi-Fin Wolf Fish a.k.a. Mr. Derp

FishBeast

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Hi guys! Took some pics and video of my Rainbow Hi-Fin Wolf Fish (Erythrinus erythrinus) before he leaves the Q tank. I'll put the videos up in YouTube soon.

This guy is a small member of Erythrinidae, related to the fearsome Hoplias malabaricus and also the legendary massive Aimara wolves which grow to almost 4 feet. Like his cousins, he is also a predator. I have him eating pellets, tilapia bits and of course he loves worms like many fish!

Also he is almost puppy-like when he begs for food. He has such a derpy face that makes him all the more adorable!
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LOOKIT THAT DERPY CUTE FACE!!
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The most active of the wolves. Very entertaining!
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How is the fish doing? How big is it now? Where has @FishBeast been? lol

Would love to get an update on the wolf. I am looking to maybe get one. Nothing solid, just research and thinking of possible tank to house it.
 
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DMD123 said:
BUMP for updates

How is the fish doing? How big is it now? Where has @FishBeast been? lol

Would love to get an update on the wolf. I am looking to maybe get one. Nothing solid, just research and thinking of possible tank to house it.
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He is a solid, thick 10 inches and getting that wolf underbite. Has become more sedentary and sticks to his side of the tank. Getting along pretty well with the boss (12-13" datnoid) and the polys!
 
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FishBeast said:
He is a solid, thick 10 inches and getting that wolf underbite. Has become more sedentary and sticks to his side of the tank. Getting along pretty well with the boss (12-13" datnoid) and the polys!
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Considering one for a 65B, solo... lone wolf
 
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lloyd378 said:
Tell us more about them.... I’m interested in getting one too.... give me all of your experiences so far. Goods and bads
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They’re pretty cool. I got mine about 4 years ago as a 4 inch juvenile.
Pros: Ancient-looking, durable, easy to feed, fugly adorable, manageable size (9-10” max). Nice pattern and colors especially when younger. Tolerant of wide range of parameters.
Cons: a bit hard to find, will eat smaller fish, can be sedentary, look ugly to some, can be very aggressive and kill other tankmates
 
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FishBeast said:
A beefy fancy pleco would probably work. Jaguar cat was left alone. Maybe a full grown and fat Raphael cat?
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A guy on MFK was trying it out in a 300g with a jaguar, polys and the red wolf and the wolf was very aggressive to the jaguar and if I remember correctly tore open its softer belly flesh. I think the raphael cat would probably work well since they have some pretty heavy armor.
 
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That thing is a beast!

Should be ready soon.... Waiting on my spiral cord wrap to be able to move the puffer, then I have a tank for it.
 
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lol, I just remembered I need to pick up some substrate for that tank. Once I move the puffer, he also needs his sand to bury himself in so there would be nothing in the other tank.
 
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DMD123 said:
lol, I just remembered I need to pick up some substrate for that tank. Once I move the puffer, he also needs his sand to bury himself in so there would be nothing in the other tank.
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I’ll also give you his “comfort cave” which he has slept in the past 2-3 years
 
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