Description
Red Lionfish Pterois Volitans
The Red Lionfish, also known as Pterois Volitans, is a captivating marine fish with a charming personality. As juveniles, they are active swimmers and constantly seek out food. These lionfish are pollution tolerant and are forgiving of aquarist’s negligence, making them hardy and adaptable to home aquariums1.
Origin
Native to warm, tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Red Lionfish is an active swimmer and prefers open waters during both day and night. In the wild, they are found in areas with rocky environments in subtropical and tropical waters1.
Feeding Habits
In the wild, lionfish feed on smaller fish and invertebrates. However, in a home aquarium, they readily accept prepared food such as shrimp or fish chunks. They are aggressive feeders and will actively compete with other fast swimming fish1.
Suitable Tank Mates
It’s important to keep in mind that Red Lionfish tend to consume tank mates that are half their body size or smaller. Therefore, suitable tank mates should be significantly larger than the lionfish to avoid being eaten1.
Aggression Level
Red Lionfish are known to be aggressive feeders and can compete with other fish in the tank. They may frequently eat smaller tank mates, so it’s crucial to select tank mates carefully1.
Recommended Experience Level
Given their size and feeding habits, keeping Red Lionfish requires a moderate to advanced level of experience in maintaining marine aquariums1.
Water Parameters
Maintaining water parameters such as temperature, salinity, and pH levels within the suitable range is crucial for the optimal care of Red Lionfish. Additionally, providing a large aquarium with proper aquascaping to accommodate their adult size is essential for their well-being
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.