Yellowspotted Dwarf Scorpionfish – Philippines

Sebastapistes cyanostigma

The Yellowspotted Dwarf Scorpionfish is known for its venomous spines on its dorsal and pectoral fins, requiring care when placing your hands in the aquarium. They prefer established aquariums with plenty of rock work arranged to create caves and crevices for resting. They are not considered reef-safe and should be added to a fish-only aquarium. As voracious predators, they will hunt for food but are slow-moving fish. Their diet should be varied and include meaty foods such as shrimp, clams, scallops, and krill. When first acclimating to a home aquarium, they may need live foods to entice them to eat. They have an adult size of 4 inches, making them ideal for smaller aquariums. Yellowspotted Dwarf Scorpionfish are primarily mottled red to brown with yellow spots but can easily blend into their environment. They are found in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, inhabiting the branches of Pocillopora corals in turbulent areas on reef ridges at depths of up to 100 feet.