Fuzzy Bandtail Sea Robin

Prionotus Scorpionfish should be added to aquariums with plenty of rockwork, caves, cracks, crevices and ledges for hiding. Provide a deep sandy, silty, rubble substrate, and preferably with Seaweed. Scorpionfish are highly secretive, bottom dwelling fish that can camouflage themselves while waiting for prey to pass by. Scorpionfish are also slow-moving fish requiring low water flow. Most Scorpionfish are highly poisonous care should be taken when placing hands in the aquarium. If cornered they are able to jet forward at a fast speed stinging their attacker. Provide a diet rich in meaty foods 3 to 4 times a week as they have a slow metabolism. When first acclimated, they may not accept prepared foods try feeding live enriched adult Brine, Glass/Grass Shrimp or small crabs. Only one Scorpionfish should be added to an aquarium. They should be housed with peaceful fish that are to large to become prey. Bandtail Sea Robin are also sometimes known as the Northern Sea Robin. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Bandtail Sea Robin are an overall dusty orange color, red to brown irregular spots, and multiple thick black bars covering its body. Bandtail Sea Robin can grow to slightly over 7".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 75 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH