Barbfish, Orange Scorpionfish / Scorpanena brasiliensis

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Barbfish, Orange Scorpionfish / Scorpanena brasiliensis

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Scorpanena brasiliensis

COMMON NAME - Barbfish (Orange Scorpionfish)

SIZE - 9.1" ( 23 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. (76 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Marine fish and crustacean flesh, live Grass shrimp, feeder fish, Feed 2-4 time a week.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - With caution. Will eat ornamental shrimps, smaller fishes,

CAPTIVE CARE - Do not keep with fishes that feed on encrusting invertebrates or algae (pygmy Angelfishes may persistently pick at the skin of smaller individuals). Provide with plenty of hiding places (caves and crevices in the rock work). WARNING VENOMOUS SPINES, CARE IN CLEANING TANK, AND KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT HANDLE WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION. Keep only one per aquarium.
 
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