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Yellow-spotted Scorpionfish Aquarium Care Guide

Sebastapistes coniorta

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Keeping Yellow-spotted Scorpionfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
  • Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and non-aggressive tank mates that cannot be consumed. Will prey on smaller fish and invertebrates.
  • Special requirements: Requires ample live rock for hiding and perching. Excellent filtration and stable water parameters are crucial. Live or frozen meaty foods should be offered.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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