{"product_id":"red-rooster-pygmy-waspfish","title":"Red Rooster Pygmy Waspfish","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"197\" data-start=\"166\"\u003eRed Rooster Pygmy Waspfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"200\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"200\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eParacentropogon zonatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"231\"\u003eMeet the reef’s punk-rock predator! This compact ambush hunter looks like it's ready to party- perfect for hobbyists who love unique, interesting, and slightly mischievous showpiece fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"468\"\u003e Species Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"493\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"495\"\u003eStriking red and white\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"591\"\u003eNaturally cryptic - loves to perch and blend into rockwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eSmall, dwarf species that maxes out around 3\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"746\"\u003eVenomous dorsal spines (handle your tank with care!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"827\"\u003eIntermediate to Advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"968\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eScorpionfish are easygoing once settled, but require attentive awareness with any tank maintenance due to being venomous.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eThis species is a classic ambush predator - slow, deliberate, and happy to lounge in your rockwork, waiting for food to drift by. They rarely roam, but they’re fascinating to watch, especially at feeding time and will be the highlight for any visitors to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e Diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1283\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003eFrozen mysis, amphipods, brine shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eFeed 3–4x weekly as they have a slow metabolism. They do NOT compete well with fast, aggressive feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1516\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons if alone and well established.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–78°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of rockwork, caves, and shaded perches.  Coral and macroalgae safe.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, variable, or gentle surge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003eThis species is “reef safe with caution” - it will not bother corals but \u003cem data-end=\"1836\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003ewill\u003c\/em\u003e eat small fish or shrimp that can fit in its mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003eWe like to keep them by themselves as the real showpiece.  They are the perfect fit for the PNW Macro Mini Pond!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003eIf adding to a community tank then best kept with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003ePeaceful tankmates too large to be considered prey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003eSlow-moving or similar-tempo species\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2094\"\u003eAggressive tankmates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003eSpeedy feeders that will outcompete it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003eAny small invert or fish it could swallow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e⚠️ Venom Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2380\" data-start=\"2235\"\u003eLike all scorpionfish, this species has venomous dorsal spines. 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