LION FISH

Black Volitan Lion Black Pterois volitans Description: The Volitan Lionfish has red to burgundy, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. It also has large, fan-like pectoral fins, and tall, banded spines on the dorsal fin. The spines on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are venomous. If you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a little stronger. It will hide while acclimating to its new home, but then is generally found out in the open. It may eat smaller fish, shrimp, and other crustaceans in the tank. Recommended minimum tank size: The Volitan prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Food and diet: Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes. Level of Care: Moderate Small $39.99 Medium $59.99 Large $99.99 XLarge $149.99 Show $249.99

Red Volitan Lion Red Pterois volitans Description: The Volitan Lionfish has red to burgundy, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. It also has large, fan-like pectoral fins, and tall, banded spines on the dorsal fin. The spines on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are venomous. If you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a little stronger. It will hide while acclimating to its new home, but then is generally found out in the open. It may eat smaller fish, shrimp, and other crustaceans in the tank. Recommended minimum tank size: TheVolitan prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Food and diet: Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes. Small $39.99 Medium $59.99 Large $99.99 XLarge $149.99 Show $249.99

Antennata Lion Pterois antennata Description: This lionfish is easily recognized by the spots, which are often blue, on the inner surface of the large pectoral fins. It can be a durable aquarium fish that readily adapts to captive life if provided with adequate hiding places. If you keep more than one specimen, provide each individual with its own shelter site. This species is usually indifferent toward its tankmates, including members of its own kind and other lionfishes, unless they are small enough to swallow. Although it feeds on crustaceans in the wild, it will eat any fish that is small enough to fit in its mouth in the aquarium. Provide with plenty of open swimming space as well as caves and crevices for its to refuge in. It may spend more time in the open in a dimly-lit tank. Recommended minimum tank size: The Antenata prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Food and diet: Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes. Level of Care: Moderate Small $29.99 Medium $49.99 Large $69.99 XLarge $109.99

Radiata Lion Pterois radiata Description: From Tahiti, the Radiata Lionfish, has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body; large, fan-like pectoral fins; and tall, quill-like dorsal fins. The spines on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are venomous. If you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a little stronger. It will hide while acclimating to its new home, but then is generally found out in the open. Recommended minimum tank size: The Radiata prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Food and diet: Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes. Level of Care: Moderate Small $49.99 Medium $69.99 Large $119.99 XLarge $179.99

Dwarf/Zebra Lion Dendrochirus zebra Description: From Indonesia, the Dwarf or Zebra Lionfish, has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body; large, fan-like pectoral fins; and tall, quill-like dorsal fins. The spines on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are venomous. If you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a little stronger. It will hide while acclimating to its new home, but then is generally found out in the open. Recommended minimum tank size: The Dwarf prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Food and diet: Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes. Level of Care: Moderate Small $18.99 Medium $24.99 Large $39.99

Fu Man Chu Lion Dendrochirus biocellatus Description: From Tahiti, the Fu Man Chu Lionfish, has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body; large, fan-like pectoral fins; and tall, quill-like dorsal fins. The spines on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are venomous. If you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a little stronger. It will hide while acclimating to its new home, but then is generally found out in the open. Recommended minimum tank size: The FuManchu prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Food and diet: Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes. Level of Care: Moderate Small $39.99 Medium $69.99 Large $99.99

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