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The Volitan's Lionfish is also known as the Common Lionfish, Red Firefish, Turkeyfish, and Butterfly Cod. It has red to burgundy, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. It also has large, fan-like pectoral fins, and tall, banded spines on the dorsal fin.
The spines on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are venomous. If you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a little stronger.
The Volitan's Lionfish should be housed in a 50 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous hiding places. It will hide while acclimating to its new home, but then is generally found out in the open. It may eat smaller fish, shrimp, and other crustaceans in the tank.
Its diet should include meaty foods such as live shrimp, live fish, and occasionally crustacean flesh.
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Name: Volitan's Lionfish (Pterois volitans)
Family: Scorpaenidae Range: Indo-Pacific Size: Up to 15 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: With caution Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.022-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 50 gallon Light: High Temperament: Semi-aggressive Venomous: Yes Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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