Yellow Spotted Scorpionfish

Sebastapistes Scorpionfish should be added to aquariums with plenty of rockwork, caves, cracks, crevices and ledges for hiding. Scorpionfish are highly secretive, bottom dwelling fish that can camouflage themselves while waiting for prey to pass by. They 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 other peaceful fish that are to large to become prey.

Yellow Spotted Scorpionfish are also sometimes known as the Coral or the Pink and Yellow Scorpionfish. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Yellow Spotted Scorpionfish are a mottled red to brown color with yellow spots. Yellow Spotted Scorpionfish can grow to a little over 4".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 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