Care guide at a glance
Scorpaena sp.
Description
A heavily camouflaged ambush predator, mottled to match rock and coral and almost invisible when still. Extraordinary, and armed with venomous spines.
Feeding
Carnivorous ambush predator. Frozen prawn, silversides and chunks of marine fish on tongs, two or three times a week.
Compatibility
Will swallow any fish or shrimp it can fit in its very large mouth. Reef safe with corals. Only with fish clearly too large to be eaten.
Behaviour and personality
Sits motionless, perfectly camouflaged, and strikes faster than the eye can follow.
Before you buy
The species must be confirmed before purchase, as adult sizes vary enormously across the genus. Venomous dorsal spines - know where the fish is before putting hands in the tank, because it is genuinely hard to see.
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