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Rhinopias Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa)
Rhinopias Scorpionfish
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Rhinopias Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 9"
Venomous Yes
Family Scorpaenidae
Minimum Tank Size 40 gallons
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible With Caution
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 9"
Venomous Yes
Family Scorpaenidae
Minimum Tank Size 40 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Rhinopias Scorpionfish is also known as Eschmeyer's Scorpionfish or Goose Scorpionfish. They range in coloration from red, pink or yellow depending on its environment. In an aquarium, it will often rock back and forth resembling a leaf in the water. It is an unusual and exotic fish, not one for beginners.

This scorpionfish requires a 70 gallon or larger tank. It is not overly aggressive, but may eat smaller fish or invertebrates. Like other members of this family it will often shed its protective slime coating to rid its body of unwanted detritus, and to protect it against infections.

It is extremely difficult to breed in an aquarium, and has no distinguishing characteristics to help differentiate males from females.

When first introduced into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. The diet of the Rhinopias Scorpion can include small fish and shrimp, and it will readily feed on ghost shrimp or feeder guppies.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Large: 5" to 7"

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