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Rhinopias Scorpionfish
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Rhinopias Scorpionfish

Rhinopias frondosa

The Rhinopias Scorpionfish is also known as Eschmeyer's Scorpionfish or Goose Scorpionfish. They range in coloration from red, pink or yellow depending on its environment. In an aquarium, it will often rock back and forth resembling a leaf in the water. It is an unusual and exotic fish, not one for
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
✗Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
✓Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Rhinopias Scorpionfish is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution)✗ Coral Compatible✓ Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
40 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility