Western Red Scorpionfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Western Red Scorpionfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters)
• Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust, and non-aggressive tank mates that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for reef tanks due to predation on invertebrates and smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established, large aquarium with ample rockwork for hiding and perching. Excellent filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet. Live food or large frozen meaty foods are necessary. Extreme caution must be exercised during tank maintenance due to venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-24°C (68-75°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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