Leaf Scorpionfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Leaf Scorpionfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 30 gallons (114 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very small, fast-moving fish that cannot be consumed. Avoid housing with aggressive or large predatory fish. Not reef-safe as it will consume small invertebrates and fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of live rock and decor for perching and camouflage. Excellent water quality is paramount. Feeding can be challenging as they prefer live foods initially and may be finicky eaters. Provide a varied diet of small live or frozen meaty foods. Due to their venomous spines, extreme caution is advised during handling and tank maintenance.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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