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Bookmark or Share- Zebra/Dwarf Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) | Reef2ReefSometimes just to referred to as a dwarf lionfish, the zebra dwarf lionfish is often overlooked. I think one reason is because at the lfs they will generally appear brownish and not very striking. Once in a healthy environment and fed a quality diet, you will see that this is a very beautiful lionfish. They are comparable to fuzzy in many regards.
- Lionfish lovers thread | Reef2Reef(1) They'll eat any fish that are ~3/4 of their size or smaller. So you can really only keep lionfish with larger fish. However, as long as your fish aren't big enough to be eaten, lionfish are actually very peaceful tank mates and won't harass your other fish. (2) They'll eat any and all shrimp and potentially other invertebrates like crabs.
- Lionfish Stinging Other Fish | Reef2ReefI received a mild envenomation from a 16-18 inch deceased P.volitans I shot in St. Kitts and Nevis where they are an invasive species.
- Lionfish question | Reef2ReefHealthy lionfish are very resistant to protozoan diseases, if kept in quality water and fed a proper nutritious diet. They also have a shedding capability to inhibit the attachment. You can keep them in an observational qt, some recommend from 45-60 days, I do 30 days and have never had an issue of transfer.
- How often should I be feeding my lionfish? | Reef2ReefAssessments of invasive lionfish feeding suggests that lionfish are largely piscivorous, but also feed on a number of crustaceans. The particular taxa of highest importance in invasive lionfish diet will likely vary by habitat type and prey availability.
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