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Scorpionfish
Masters of camouflage with venomous spines. These ambush predators are fascinating but require careful handling and species-appropriate tankmates.
6 species
Not Reef Safe
Barbfish
Scorpaena brasiliensis
IntermediateAggressive
Up to 14"125+ gal
Not Reef Safe
Devil Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis diabolus
IntermediateAggressive
Up to 12"125+ gal
Not Reef Safe
Lacy Scorpionfish
Rhinopias aphanes
ExpertPeaceful
Up to 10"75+ gal
Not Reef Safe
Paddle-flap Scorpionfish
Rhinopias eschmeyeri
ExpertPeaceful
Up to 9"75+ gal
Not Reef Safe
Spotted Scorpionfish
Scorpaena plumieri
IntermediateAggressive
Up to 18"180+ gal
Not Reef Safe
Weedy Scorpionfish
Rhinopias frondosa
ExpertPeaceful
Up to 9"75+ gal