Lionfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Lionfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (284 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-only tank or with other large, aggressive, venomous fish that cannot be eaten. They will consume any fish or invertebrate small enough to fit in their mouth.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established marine aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding and perching. They are ambush predators and need a varied diet of meaty foods. Extreme caution must be exercised due to their venomous spines.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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