Paul Ng

Helicolenus dactylopterus from the Mediterranean

The bigeye I have is Pristigenys serrula, if I'm not wrong the one at ML is P.niphonia. A dimmer tank would be more ideal for these fishes considering their depth/habitat preference, tankmates too small will also be eaten. As for temperature, low to mid twenties should be fine.

Pods, with a Randallia pustuloides in the background. A true deep water oddball crab, Dicranodromia doederleini. This one came in gravid, but unfortunately didn't manage to keep the larvae alive. Both crabs are found roughly 100m - 300m deep.

And one of the porcupine crab feeding -

Some videos of the fish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCQNoI0_jFc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjtL0S_Uu4w

They arrived in great condition, got them feeding almost right out of the bag.

Some new fishes Callanthias japonicus Caprodon schlegelii Zalanthias/Plectranthias azumanus

http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/aquarium-science-husbandry-of-the-nautilus-aspects-of-its-biology-behavior-and-care.html They have a pretty long lifespan for a Cephalopod. There are a couple of "deep sea" fish that can be maintained in aquaria. Seen some like Gephyroberyx japonicus, Chaunax spp., Lophiodes spp., Physiculus japonicus, Careproctus rostrinus, several Helicolenus spp. and more in Japanese public aquariums. Nothing as outlandish looking as viper/dragon fishes unfortunately.

Have kept them in the past, rather unsuccessfully Unfortunately, crustaceans and fish are on the menu for them. That's the reason they are mostly displayed in species tanks, and also why the picture with the seahorse was quite surprising.

I would think not, considering how slow they are. They do like digging though, so larger specimens can easily topple rock scape. A cuter/ more timid option would be the furry lobster (Palinurellus wieneckii). Though it's not quite a slipper lobster and is rather uncommon locally.

Have gotten Parribacus antarcticus from ML before, will eat gastropods & bivalves.

Have kept a couple of species before.

Found this photo online, Nautilus and seahorses being kept together.

These animals are found in temperate/subtropical habitats, so most cannot tolerate higher temps. There are people that have successfully kept Nautilus for a number a years in the home aquarium.

Some shops do bring them in ocassionally. Although their care is quite specialized.

There are some rocks at the 2 ends of the tank. Usually feed pieces of prawn/fish which can get quite messy. Keep it on the bare side for easier maintenance.

They are still around, always hiding.

Some updates https://vimeo.com/122424689

Have only brought back a couple of inverts.

Mostly bought from Iwarna or collected personally if I see them when travelling. Short clip of the Snipefish & Roa https://vimeo.com/121119868

Awesome stuff! Especially the Nephropsis, wouldn't mind the Chaunax either.

A Bandfish - Cepola schlegelii at Blue Corner Japan Pics from their FB page

Being mostly scavengers, the inverts are peaceful among themselves. The color of lighting doesn't seem to affect their behavior. I occasionally switch between white+blue, red & orange, keeping it as dim as I can comfortably view them.

Some pictures from my phone.

Paralomis hystrix