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Cabezon Aquarium Care Guide

Scorpaenichthys marmoratus

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Keeping Cabezon in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 500 gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks; best kept alone or with very large, robust, non-aggressive species that cannot be eaten.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-filtered, cold-water marine aquarium with ample rockwork for hiding and ambush points. Excellent water quality and strong circulation are essential. Not typically kept in home aquaria due to size and specialized needs.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-18°C (50-65°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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