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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Scorpionfish
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Barbfish Scorpaena brasiliensis
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Barbfish (Scorpaena brasiliensis)
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| Aliases: Orange Scorpionfish |
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Family: Scorpaenidae
Maximum Size: 9.0 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Night / Nocturnal
Tank Area Preference:
Lower Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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This species ranges widely in color from vendor to vendor. They have a texture to their skin that many algae eaters may pick at despite the venomous spines as with Lionfish |
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The Barbfish (Scorpaena brasiliensis) is sometimes called an Orange Scorpionfish. It belongs to the family named Scorpaenidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 9.0 inches in length, the Barbfish is semi-aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the evening hours or at night and less so during the day, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Scorpaena brasiliensis should not be housed in a tank less than 20 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places and a stable cave/sheltering ledge.
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salt water
Vertebrates
