Frogfish maybe swallowed air?

[sphelps]

More likely a swim bladder thing, I've heard of the swallowing air thing but it's pretty rare and happens when you net them/remove them from the water, given the circumstances I would pursue this any further.

Honestly this is why I stopped keeping these fish, seems no matter what they become ill in some way eventually and stop eating. A lot of it seems to be tied to diet and meeting the energy requirements they need just to feed is difficult.

I can't offer anything else, perhaps there is a general treatment you can try but the problem with these fish compared to others is they stop feeding while other fish may become sick they still usually feed.

Best of luck.

[fishoholic]

Interesting, although not what I wanted to hear. Anyone have long term success with a frogfish? Or is it the norm for them to stop eating, act odd and die?

I had read about a guy who rubbed his frogfish's belly until it puked up a whole lot of stuff and he said after that his frogfish was fine. I have also that krill and silversides don't meet their diet needs because it's missing some B vitamins but I do soak my food with selcon so I think that helps.