Blenny or stone/scorpion fish? ID?

Maarten · Dec 3, 2014

So I recently spotted a pretty awesome looking fish. At a first glance I thought it was a Blenny but on second thought it could also be a stone or scorpion fish. Right now it is reserved at a store, but before I buy it I want to know what species it is.

So I'm wondering. Can anyone positively ID this fish?

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Thnx!

tyler1503 · Dec 3, 2014

Definitely a scorpionfish. I don't know exactly what species though.
Some can be near impossible to get eating but some can be easy. If you end up getting it make sure you see it eat a few times before taking it home. It will have a nasty sting too.
Good luck!!

Maarten · Dec 3, 2014

Thnx for the reply! Do you think it will be a hazard to my other fish? I got two premium snowflakes, jack in the box, bicolor Bennie and two blue striped blennies.

I like it but I'm kinda worried that it might eat some of em whole lol.

WyomingWhites84 · Dec 3, 2014

Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Orangebanded Stingfish

tyler1503 · Dec 3, 2014

Maarten said:
Thnx for the reply! Do you think it will be a hazard to my other fish? I got two premium snowflakes, jack in the box, bicolor Bennie and two blue striped blennies.

I like it but I'm kinda worried that it might eat some of em whole lol.

No worries

The sting won't be an issue with other fish. Scorpions will only use it as a defensive tool. There can be accidents, but accidents can happen with every fish.
Just a rule of thumb, but if a fish is up to 2X the length of the front of the scorpions face to the rear of the gills, chances are it will disappear. If your fish are bigger they will likely be ok. Keep in mind some fish will eat other fish up to twice their size, so you'll need a proper ID to be 100% safe.

Maarten · Dec 3, 2014

WyomingWhites84 said:
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Orangebanded Stingfish

For some reason since a few days I cannot visit liveaquaria anymore. It gives me some error about authorization. Don't know whats up with that, maybe it's cause im dutch

Maarten · Dec 3, 2014

tyler1503 said:
No worries
The sting won't be an issue with other fish. Scorpions will only use it as a defensive tool. There can be accidents, but accidents can happen with every fish.
Just a rule of thumb, but if a fish is up to 2X the length of the front of the scorpions face to the rear of the gills, chances are it will disappear. If your fish are bigger they will likely be ok. Keep in mind some fish will eat other fish up to twice their size, so you'll need a proper ID to be 100% safe.

Thnx will keep that in mind. It's probably not a good match with the blennies then.

tyler1503 · Dec 3, 2014

Maarten said:
For some reason since a few days I cannot visit liveaquaria anymore. It gives me some error about authorization. Don't know whats up with that, maybe it's cause im dutch

I get that too. Must be because I'm Aussie

Maarten said:
Thnx will keep that in mind. It's probably not a good match with the blennies then.

I'd love one! Send it my way haha.

tyler1503 · Dec 3, 2014

After a quick google search I found a guy keeping one with a tailspot blenny and he says they're safe together

Maybe some more research will give you some solid information.

Maarten · Dec 3, 2014

Thanks Tyler! I will browse the web some more. It is an amazing fish to keep I think. Never seen it before.

Maarten · Dec 3, 2014

So I've done some more research on the fish. I'm not so worried anymore that it will harm my other fish. However a new challenge has presented itself, how to get it to eat. Especially among other fish cause it's slower then a turtle.

tyler1503 · Dec 3, 2014

Maarten said:
So I've done some more research on the fish. I'm not so worried anymore that it will harm my other fish. However a new challenge has presented itself, how to get it to eat. Especially among other fish cause it's slower then a turtle.

Aaaah the great scorpionfish dilemma! I've had some in the past (different species) and the only way I've been able to feed them is to feed heavily so the other fish have already eaten, then use a feeding stick. You may need live foods at first though. A species only tank would be best, at least until he's reliably eating.
Do you Qt new fish? That would be an ideal place to start him feeding.

rayn · Dec 3, 2014

Choridactylus multibarbus! Holy crap you found one!!!! Snag it...snag it quick...or pm me and I will buy it and we need to figure out how to ship it. Seriously! I have been looking for one for over a year.

These guys are slow eaters, and need live food from the get go. Live ghost shrimp should do the trick and get them eating.

tyler1503 · Dec 4, 2014

rayn said:
Choridactylus multibarbus! Holy crap you found one!!!! Snag it...snag it quick...or pm me and I will buy it and we need to figure out how to ship it. Seriously! I have been looking for one for over a year.

These guys are slow eaters, and need live food from the get go. Live ghost shrimp should do the trick and get them eating.

I share your pain rayn. I've been after a few different scorps for the last 3 years. Good luck getting one, I know how frustrating it can be. This ones a little gem that's for sure!

Maarten · Dec 4, 2014

Lol you guys are just making me get this fish. I think the advantage might be that my fish are fed live food daily. Why? Cause it's fairly cheap and I have a standard order ready every week. Although you got good flakes and other foods. I just think live brine shrimp and mysis has a bit extra.

I'm actually picking it up today. I will QT it but not in a separate tank. He will be QT'd in a tank inside a tank. I know disease wise that don't do anything. But it will allow me to see if he eats.

If I see that he can not keep up with the feeding frenzies. I will catch him and get him a separate home. Either at my place or at the lfs.

Will keep you guys posted in my other thread about the tank.