Saltwater
Hawaiian turkeyfish
Pterois sphex
Scorpaenidae, Pteroinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 22 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 256 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs. Benthic. Generally hidden beneath ledges or caves during the day; a nocturnal feeder on crustaceans.
Other names
In other languages
- Hawaiian lionfish, Turkeyfish
Articles
All articles
Fish that get along4 min read
Temperament, fin nippers, fish that eat other fish, and fish that need the same water. And what the Harmony mark in the app means.
Fin rot and columnaris4 min read
Bacteria that attack the fins, mouth and skin, nearly always after poor water. When water changes are enough, and when more is needed.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.