Red Leaf Scorpionfish

This is an aggressive predator, ideally suited to a species tank aquascaped with live rock. Allow around 100l/22 gal volume per fish.

Alternatively, it may be more exciting to keep it in a community biotope with other similar-sized aggressive fish, especially many lionfish or other members of the Scorpaenidae.

Because it won’t predate on corals or other sessile invertebrates, it may even be kept in a mixed reef aquarium, provided small fish or crustaceans aren’t housed with it.

Taenianotus triacanthus is highly variable in coloration, ranging from yellow to brown via stunning reds and pinks.

Their appearance, when mimicking dead leaves, is perfected by gently swaying from side to side in the water. This behaviour is more pronounced when the fish is threatened.

The species is widely accepted to be venomous and care should be taken when netting. They also regularly shed skin into the water.