Where to buy Barber's Lionfish
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About Barber's Lionfish
Barber's Lionfish is a deepwater scorpaenid with a mottled brown and tan body, prominent venomous spines along the dorsal and pectoral fins, and distinctive elongated pectoral fin rays. Adults reach approximately 10 inches in length.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Barber's Lionfish is a deepwater scorpaenid with a mottled brown and tan body, prominent venomous spines along the dorsal and pectoral fins, and distinctive elongated pectoral fin rays. Adults reach approximately 10 inches in length.
- Max Size
- 10
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Aka
- Broadbarred Firefish
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found in deep reef environments at depths of 40–290 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in Head Disease, Velvet
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Aggressive
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