Sea Goblin Scorpionfish

Prionotus Scorpionfish should be added to aquariums with plenty of rockwork, caves, cracks, crevices and ledges for hiding. Provide a deep sandy, silty, rubble substrate, and preferrably with Seaweed. 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. If cornered they are able to jet forward at a fast speed stinging their attacker. 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.

Sea Goblin are also sometimes known as the Northern Sea Robin. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Sea Goblin are an overall red or gray color, a black colored chin, light colored belly and dark color trim on their fins. Sea Goblin can grow to slightly over 17".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 150 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