Zebra Dwarf Lionfish - Dendrochirus zebra
This is a marine (saltwater) fish and cannot be kept in a freshwater evironment! Please read full description.
Care level: Intermediate
Max Size: 18cm
Temp: 23-27°C
PH: 8.1-8.4
Approximate purchase size:3-5cm
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: Reef with caution
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The Zebra Dwarf Lionfish is a fairly mild mannered venomous species. They are fine to be kept in reef systems, but will predate on small fish and invertebrates. They do not however eat corals. In fish only systems, they should not be kept with larger, more belligerent species as the Lionfish may be outcompeted and won't get their fair share of food. They can be very shy when they first enter an aquarium and keepers often use live feeder shrimp to encourage the new Lionfish to feed. Offering plenty of hiding places will help new Lionfish to settle in more easily.
Whilst they are venomous, their sting is similar to a normal bee sting.
