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About Two-spot Lionfish
Elongated, oval-shaped body with a vibrant red or orange hue, adorned with alternating black and white stripes along the sides. Distinctive dorsal and anal spines are venomous, yellow or white in color.
Key facts
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Max Size
- 5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank • 72-78°F temperature • pH 8.1-8.4 • Strong water flow • Live rock and hiding places
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- Elongated, oval-shaped body with a vibrant red or orange hue, adorned with alternating black and white stripes along the sides. Distinctive dorsal and anal spines are venomous, yellow or white in color.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Origin
- The Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) is native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, primarily found in the Indo-West Pacific region, including Red Sea coasts, east Africa, and south to Australia, Fiji, and French Polynesia. They are also observed along the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Coastline, likely introduced from aquarium releases.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Brine shrimp (Artemia), polychaete worms (Polychaeta) and small fish (such as guppies or killifish) in the wild. In aquariums: brine shrimp (Artemia), mysis shrimp, and various commercial marine fish pellets.
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
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