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About Fu Manchu Lionfish
Small lionfish with dark brown to reddish body coloration and distinctive white or pale banding on the pectoral and dorsal fins. The "Fu Manchu" name derives from facial markings resembling a mustache.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding reef regions.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Max Size
- 4
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance
- Small lionfish with dark brown to reddish body coloration and distinctive white or pale banding on the pectoral and dorsal fins. The "Fu Manchu" name derives from facial markings resembling a mustache.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed live or frozen small fish and crustaceans 2–3 times daily • Venomous spines; handle with extreme care and avoid direct contact • Nocturnal; provide dim lighting and adequate hiding places
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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