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saltwater
Bioload 0.8
Expert care
Scorpaenidae
Care at a glance
Keep the full range stable rather than chasing a single perfect number. Acclimate slowly and test water before making any major change.
Temperature
22–28°C
pH range
8.1–8.4
Minimum tank
600 litres
Typical lifespan
10 years
Diet
Carnivore
Origin
Pacific Ocean
Adult size
Up to 45.7 cm
Community planning
No simple community match is listed. Review temperament, size and individual behaviour carefully.
Watch for
marine ichstresshandling injury
Planning to add this species?
Use the compatibility checker before purchase, then quarantine new livestock where possible.
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Transparent care data
IUCN LC
Taxonomy, adult size and available environmental fields come from FishBase release 26.07. Tank volume and any labelled planning baselines are conservative FishSnap estimates—not guarantees.
View FishBase species record