Lion Fish Large
SKU:
460L
Scientific Name:
Pterois volitans
Care Level:
Diet:
Max Size:
15.00 inches
Water:
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg
Reef Compatible:
Pterois fish in the Atlantic range from 5 to 45 cm (2.0 to 17.7 in) in length, weighing from 0.025 to 1.3 kg (0.055 to 2.866 lb). They are well known for their ornate beauty, venomous spines, and unique tentacles. Juvenile lionfish have a unique tentacle located above their eye sockets that varies in phenotype between species. The evolution of this tentacle is suggested to serve to continually attract new prey; studies also suggest it plays a role in sexual selection.