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Leaf Scorpionfish

Leaf Scorpionfish

 
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Leaf Scorpionfish

Leaf Scorpionfish

Regular price R 850.00
Regular price R 850.00 Sale price
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Product Description

Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus)

Description:

  • A fascinating ambush predator that resembles a drifting leaf or piece of algae, giving it excellent camouflage.

  • Comes in a wide range of colours – pink, yellow, brown, white, or mottled – and can even change shades over time.

  • Moves with a gentle rocking motion, mimicking a leaf caught in the current.

Care Requirements:

  • Care Level: Moderate to Advanced

  • Temperament: Peaceful with similar-sized tankmates, but predatory toward small fish and shrimp.

  • Size: ~10 cm

  • Diet: Carnivore – prefers live foods such as small fish, ghost shrimp, or feeder shrimp. With patience, can be weaned onto frozen meaty foods (mysis, krill, silversides).

Aquarium Requirements:

  • Minimum Tank Size: 100 litres

  • Water Parameters:

    • Temperature: 24–27°C

    • pH: 8.1–8.4

    • Salinity: 1.020–1.025 SG

  • Setup: Plenty of live rock for perching and camouflage, low to moderate flow, and peaceful surroundings.

Compatibility:

  • Safe with larger peaceful fish (angels, tangs, larger wrasses).

  • Do not house with small fish or ornamental shrimp – will be eaten.

  • Can be kept singly or in pairs.

Notes:

  • Venomous spines – handle with extreme care.

  • Requires patience with feeding, especially when transitioning to frozen foods.

  • Incredible display fish due to its unique look and behaviour.

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