Pterois volitans
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| Volitans Lionfish | |
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| Volitans Lionfish | |
| Species | Pterois volitans |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 38.1 cm
12-15 " (30.5-38.1cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-15 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Volitans Lionfish, Red Lionfish, Common Lionfish, Red Firefish, Turkeyfish, Butterfly Cod
[edit] Sexing
- It's very difficult to sex Lionfish, and breeding in captivity has so far been unsuccessful.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Can be kept with other members of the scorpionfish or rockfish family. However will attempt to eat any fish smaller than itself.
[edit] Diet
- Difficult to feed. Will need lots of patience to get this fish to take frozen food. Will gladly take live ghost shrimp and will slowly learn to take silversides, krill, squid, cocktail shrimp, scallops or other fresh seafood. These are recommended to be soaked in vitamin supplements before feeding. Do not feed this fish fatty feeder fish such as guppies and goldfish, they can cause liver disease.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once or twice day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a spacious tank with room to hide if necessary.
[edit] Behaviour
- Not a highly active fish, may slowly swim around the tank, perch on rocks or hide in crevices.
[edit] Identification
- One of the most recognisable saltwater fish. The Volitans Lionfish has long feather like fins, the dorsal and pelvic of which are tipped with stingers. They have a large head and mouth and the body and fins are coloured with white and red/brown stripes.
[edit] Note
- This is poisonous and can sting you. It's best not to put your hands in the tank with one of these fish unless you are protected. The sting is like a bee sting and is not fatal unless you have an allergic reaction.
[edit] Pictures
 Common Lionfish |
 Common Lionfish |
