Broadbarred Firefish (Pterois antennata)
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Broadbarred Firefish
Pterois antennata
Moderate
208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL
208.2 Litres (55 US G.)
7.874 in 19-20 cm (7.5-7.9")
1.020 - 1.025
8.2 - 8.4
295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R
301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
8-15 years
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Alternative names
- Broadbarred Firefish, Broadbarred Lionfish, Antennata Lionfish, Ragged-finned Firefish, Spotfin Lionfish
Synonyms
- Pseudomonopterus antennatus, Pteropterus antennata, Scorpaena antennata
Sexing
- Unknown
Tank compatibility
- Not compatible with fish small enough to eat, nor fancy shrimp. Really best kept in FOWLR type set ups, may nip at soft coral. Can be kept with other fish provided they will not attempt to bully the Lionfish and are not small enough to become lunch!
Diet
- Prefers live food, including shrimp.
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- Unknown
Behaviour
- Unknown
Identification
- How to id the animal.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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