Where to buy Sailfin/Rogue Scorpion
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About Sailfin/Rogue Scorpion
Compact, venomous scorpionfish with a distinctive sail-like dorsal fin and mottled tan, brown, and red coloration. Body is robust with venomous spines and a somewhat cryptic, benthic appearance.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Diet Details
- Feed small live or frozen crustaceans (shrimp, copepods) and small fish pieces. May require live food initially but often accepts frozen after acclimation. Feed 1-2 times daily.
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Max Size
- 4.5
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Care Level
- Expert
- Appearance
- Compact, venomous scorpionfish with a distinctive sail-like dorsal fin and mottled tan, brown, and red coloration. Body is robust with venomous spines and a somewhat cryptic, benthic appearance.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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