Red Scorpionfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Scorpionfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid keeping with smaller fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample rockwork and hiding places. Excellent filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet. Live food (e.g., feeder fish, shrimp) is often preferred, but can be trained to accept frozen foods. Extreme caution must be exercised due to its venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24°C (64-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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