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Lionfish & Scorpionfish
Dramatic predators with venomous spines and flowing fins. Fascinating but require careful handling.
11 species
Reef Safe
African Lionfish
Pterois mombasae
IntermediateSemi-Aggressive
Up to 8"75+ gal
Reef Safe with Caution
Antennata Lionfish
Pterois antennata
IntermediateSemi-Aggressive
Up to 8"75+ gal
Reef Safe with Caution
Dwarf Lionfish
Dendrochirus zebra
IntermediatePeaceful
Up to 7"30+ gal
Reef Safe with Caution
Fu Manchu Lionfish
Dendrochirus biocellatus
IntermediatePeaceful
Up to 5"55+ gal
Reef Safe with Caution
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
Dendrochirus brachypterus
IntermediateSemi-Aggressive
Up to 7"50+ gal
Reef Safe
Hawaiian Lionfish
Pterois sphex
IntermediateSemi-Aggressive
Up to 7.9"75+ gal
Reef Safe with Caution
Leaf Scorpionfish
Taenianotus triacanthus
IntermediatePeaceful
Up to 4"30+ gal
Reef Safe
Miles Lionfish
Pterois miles
IntermediateSemi-Aggressive
Up to 13.8"125+ gal
Not Reef Safe
Radiata Lionfish
Pterois radiata
IntermediatePeaceful
Up to 10"75+ gal
Reef Safe
Russell Lionfish
Pterois russelli
IntermediateSemi-Aggressive
Up to 12"125+ gal
Reef Safe with Caution
Volitan Lionfish
Pterois volitans
IntermediateSemi-Aggressive
Up to 15"120+ gal