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Volitans Lionfish
Pterois volitans
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Scorpaeniformes›Scorpaenidae
📍 Indo-Pacific (invasive in Atlantic)
The iconic lionfish with dramatic, flowing venomous spines and bold red-and-white banding. Venomous dorsal spines can inflict painful injuries. Will eat any fish or shrimp small enough to swallow. Hardy and long-lived.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- carnivore/fish/shrimp
- maxSize
- 15 inches
- salinity
- SG 1.020–1.025
- minTankSize
- 120 gallons
- temperature
- 75–82°F (24–28°C)
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Temperature
75–82°F
24–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
79°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Apr high)