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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Scorpionfish
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Longspine Waspfish Paracentropogon longispinus
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Longspine Waspfish (Paracentropogon longispinus)
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Family: Scorpaenidae
Maximum Size: 5.0 inches
Temperament: Generally Passive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Night / Nocturnal
Tank Area Preference:
Lower Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Waspfish tend to spend the day in hiding and feed at night. They can be a threat to other bottom dwelling fish that may become food to these fish. They have the same type of venoumous spines as Lionfish, so handle with care. |
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The Longspine Waspfish (Paracentropogon longispinus) belongs to the family named Scorpaenidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 5.0 inches in length, the Longspine Waspfish is generally passive 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. Paracentropogon longispinus 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 a stable cave/sheltering ledge.
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salt water
Vertebrates
