Crested Weedfish

Cristiceps Scorpionfish should be added to aquariums with plenty of rockwork, caves, cracks, crevices and ledges for hiding. Provide a deep sandy, silty, rubble substrate preferrably with seaweed for hiding. Scorpionfish are highly secretive, bottom dwelling fish that can camouflage themselves while waiting for prey to pass by. Scorpionfish are also slow moving fish requiring low water flow. Most Scorpionfish are highly poisonous care should be taken when placing hands in the aquarium. Provide a diet rich in meaty foods 3 to 4 times a week as they have a slow metabolism. When first acclimated they may not accept prepared foods try feeding live enriched adult Brine, Glass/Grass Shrimp or small crabs. Only one Scorpionfish should be added to an aquarium. They should be housed with peaceful fish that are to large to become prey.

Crested Weedfish are also sometimes known as Southern Crested Weedfish. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Crested Weedfish are quite variable in color ranging from brown to yellow or even green and a dark diagonal stripe. Some fish may have large light blotches on their fins while others may have none. Crested Weedfish can grow to a little over 7".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 70 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH