Where to buy Clearfin Lionfish
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About Clearfin Lionfish
The Clearfin Lionfish has a distinctive elongated body with tall, fan-like pectoral fins featuring clear (translucent) membranes with minimal pigmentation, distinguishing it from the banded Red Lionfish. It displays reddish-brown to tan coloration with white markings and venomous spines throughout its fins.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Large tank (75 gallons minimum) • Stable marine parameters: pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025, temp 72-78°F • Excellent filtration and moderate to strong flow • Hide spots and vertical territory; nocturnal hunter • Live or thawed carnivorous diet (fish, crustaceans)
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and Great Barrier Reef.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, zooplankton, small fish, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Expert - Clearfin Lionfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
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