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Ragged-finned Firefish ~ Spotfin Lionfish
Family: Scorpaenidae
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Hi there they are great I have one but just wanted to know he has broken one of his fins on top of his eyes will it grow back at all Adam
The Antennata Lionfish, Ragged-finned Firefish, or Spotfin Lionfish is distinguished for it's strikingly different pectoral fin rays, and it's large black and white "antennae"! A good community fish as long as it's companions are too big to eat.
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- Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
- Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
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The main characteristic of the Antennata Lionfish, Ragged-finned Firefish, or Spotfin Lionfish is the lack of connecting tissue in between the spines of the fin rays. The pectoral fins are connected only a short ways out from the body while the dorsal fins are not connected at all.
They do have venomous spines, our motto is "Don't pet the fish"!
For more Information on keeping marine fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium
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Pterois antennata Lionfish Report Broken Video Antennata Lionfish eating from a feeding stick. Although the video quality is not perfect, this video needed to be chosen due to the wonderful training that was done for this Antennata Lionfish. All lionfish do need to be trained to eat from a feeding stick, since it is not always possible to have live foods and this aquarist did a great job. It is funny to watch the Lionfish respond to the stick even when it was on the outside of the tank! This Antennata Lionfish has found a good home and with proper feeding will reach 8" in no time. Remember do not feed goldfish to any marine fish. |
The Antennata Lionfish, Ragged-finned Firefish, or Spotfin Lionfish is easy to keep. Lionfish are among the hardiest of all marine fish. In the beginning though, make sure you have a reliable supplier of feeder fish.
Feed live fish in the beginning, gradually enticing them to eat frozen of fresh foods such as silversides and lancefish. Other crustaceans and seafoods can also be tried.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Antennata Lionfish, Ragged-finned Firefish, or Spotfin Lionfish are found in the Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Marquesan and Mangaréva islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia and Kermadec (Ref. 8879) and Austral islands. Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs.
This fish hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night. Typically they hunt with head towards the safety of their hide-out or a nearby narrow passage. They feed on shrimps and crabs in the wild. In the aquarium they can be fed meaty foods and small fishes.
Sociable and peaceful, can be considered a community fish as long as the tankmates are not small enough to eat!
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See general breeding techniques in the Breeding Marine Fish page.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish is between 74 and 79 degrees fahrenheit.
Antennata Lionfish, Ragged-finned Firefish, or Spotfin Lionfish adults can grow to 20 cm (8 inches).
A minimum 40 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Will swim anywhere their prey takes them.
This fish is generally readily available.
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