Madeira Scorpionfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Madeira Scorpionfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Not suitable for reef tanks or with small fish/invertebrates. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, non-aggressive fish that cannot be consumed.
• Special requirements: Requires ample live rock for hiding and perching. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Should not be housed with aggressive tank mates that might outcompete it for food or stress it. Live food (e.g., ghost shrimp, small feeder fish) is often required initially to entice feeding.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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