Black scorpionfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Black scorpionfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid keeping with other scorpionfish or small invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established tank with ample live rock for hiding and perching. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Needs a varied diet of live or frozen meaty foods. Due to its venomous spines, extreme caution is required during handling and tank maintenance.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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