Volitans Lionfish Pterois volitans
Pterois volitans
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 38 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 15
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Ambush predator; eats fish and invertebrates it can swallow.
About
Pterois volitans — the red or volitans lionfish — is one of the most dramatic predatory fish available for the home aquarium. Its elaborate red and white banding and long, venomous dorsal spines create an extraordinary silhouette. It is a slow, deliberate ambush predator that will eat any fish small enough to fit in its mouth. Handle with extreme care — stings are intensely painful. FOWLR tanks only; will eat smaller fish and most invertebrates.
Care Guide
WARNING: Venomous spines — handle with extreme caution. FOWLR only. Feed: meaty foods (silverside, krill, frozen shrimp). Train off live food. Eats any fish or invertebrate it can swallow.
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