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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Scorpionfish
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Rhinopias aphanes Rhinopias aphanes
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Rhinopias aphanes (Rhinopias aphanes)
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| Aliases: Weedy Scorpionfish |
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Family: Scorpaenidae
Maximum Size: 9.9 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Substrate
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Some fish are best left in the wild and this is one of them. Its not so much that the majestic Weedy Scorpionfish is difficult to keep, but instead that it is extremely rare. Very few make it into the aquarium trade and if they do, they command a tremendous price, forcing life in a local fish store. Many divers have gone on a hunt, just to capture a picture of these in the wild. That is where they should stay, in my opinion. |
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The Rhinopias aphanes (Rhinopias aphanes) is sometimes called a Weedy Scorpionfish. It belongs to the family named Scorpaenidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 9.9 inches in length, the Rhinopias aphanes is aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the substrate. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Rhinopias aphanes should not be housed in a tank less than 55 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, 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
