about the lumpfish

[Flyer1]

I'm posting this here in the marine section, hoping it's the right place.

I visited the Boston Aquarium over a year ago and came across the lumpfish species. I'm still unsure where they naturally live, but from what I've read, I think they're a cold-water species native to the North Atlantic waters. Am I correct?

I'm also trying to find a way to get one for my aquarium, but local stores don't carry them. The only places I can find them are wholesale, and I have no idea how to order just a single lumpfish. Does anyone know how to go about ordering one? I'm at a loss here, and I definitely don't want to resort to "borrowing" one from the Boston Aquarium.

Any help or information would be great, thanks.

[zenoxa]

I'm fairly confident that lumpfish are typically found in temperate Atlantic and Pacific waters, which wouldn't make them the best fit for a tropical tank. They can grow to a decent size, if I recall correctly, so you'd likely need a substantial tank to accommodate them.

As for obtaining one, I'm almost certain they're not commercially available, but I believe the larvae - which are bright green - can be found in shallow waters.

I apologize for all the uncertainty; I'm venturing outside my area of expertise here. You might find it more helpful to consult reference books or reach out to the aquarium staff for more accurate information.