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Also known as: Common Lionfish, Turkeyfish, Red Firefish, Butterfly Cod, Devilfish, Red Volitan Lion
Maximum Size: the Pterois volitans grows up to 15 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1½ to 3 inches; the medium generally 3 to 5 inches; the large generally 5 to 8 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Volitan Lionfish Colored Lionfish prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Pterois volitans is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of live foods (shrimp & fish).
Level of Care: The Volitan Lionfish Colored Lionfish is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Volitan Lionfish Colored Lionfish may act aggressively toward other fish. THIS FISH IS VENEMOUS. The pelvic, pectoral and dorsal fins of this fish can cause extreme pain. Severe reactions can occur if allergic. If stung soak injured area in hot water and seek medical attention.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: Indo-Pacific.
General Notes: This species is covered by our Stay Alive gurantee only on the medium & large sizes. Our Stay Alive guarantee is not available on the small size because the small size is a delicate shipper. Pterois volitans ("Tare-oh-ease vawl-it-tanz) (Linnaeus 1758), is THE Lionfish to most folks. It is the most commonly displayed and sold member of the family; the quintessential marine aquarium specimen, with it's long flowing pectoral and dorsal fin rays. Volitans lions span the color range of banded red to black against alternating creamy white. Black and red volitans lions are color variations. THIS FISH IS VENEMOUS. The pelvic, pectoral and dorsal fins of this fish can cause extreme pain. Severe reactions can occur if allergic. If stung soak injured area in hot water and seek medical attention.
Also known as: Common Lionfish, Turkeyfish, Red Firefish, Butterfly Cod, Devilfish, Red Volitan Lion
Maximum Size: the Pterois volitans grows up to 15 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1½ to 3 inches; the medium generally 3 to 5 inches; the large generally 5 to 8 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Volitan Lionfish Colored Lionfish prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Diet: The Pterois volitans is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of live foods (shrimp & fish).
Level of Care: The Volitan Lionfish Colored Lionfish is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Volitan Lionfish Colored Lionfish may act aggressively toward other fish. THIS FISH IS VENEMOUS. The pelvic, pectoral and dorsal fins of this fish can cause extreme pain. Severe reactions can occur if allergic. If stung soak injured area in hot water and seek medical attention.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: Indo-Pacific.
General Notes: This species is covered by our Stay Alive gurantee only on the medium & large sizes. Our Stay Alive guarantee is not available on the small size because the small size is a delicate shipper. Pterois volitans ("Tare-oh-ease vawl-it-tanz) (Linnaeus 1758), is THE Lionfish to most folks. It is the most commonly displayed and sold member of the family; the quintessential marine aquarium specimen, with it's long flowing pectoral and dorsal fin rays. Volitans lions span the color range of banded red to black against alternating creamy white. Black and red volitans lions are color variations. THIS FISH IS VENEMOUS. The pelvic, pectoral and dorsal fins of this fish can cause extreme pain. Severe reactions can occur if allergic. If stung soak injured area in hot water and seek medical attention.
