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False Stonefish Aquarium Care Guide

Scorpaenopsis diabolus

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Keeping False Stonefish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 100 gallons
  • Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust, and non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for reef tanks with small fish or crustaceans.
  • Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with ample live rock for hiding and perching. Excellent filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet. Must be fed live or frozen meaty foods. Extreme caution is necessary due to its venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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