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Suggested Tank
120+ gallons
Max Size
15 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Lionfish is a stunningly beautiful, yet venomous saltwater fish that is known for its spiky fin rays and bold stripes. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region but has become an invasive species in other parts of the world.
Reef Safe
No, Lionfish can harm other inhabitants of a reef tank due to their predatory nature.
Environment
Lionfish prefer a tank with plenty of hiding spots and open water for swimming. They can adapt to various water conditions but prefer warmer temperatures.
Behavior
Lionfish are generally solitary creatures, but they can be found in groups. They are known for their unique hunting method, in which they corner prey using their large fins and then quickly swallow the prey whole.
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Owner Reviews
Kai
@kingkai371
Although very shy when first introduced to new tank, they start to come out more and more, very easy to train once they get over that phase, and if you’re brave enough they can even be trained to accept belly rubs! Would definitely get more and do plan on it! Very beautiful fish and very curious, almost as if they are aquatic dogs! Not necessarily reef safe unless you rigorously train them to eat other foods, live, frozen, or pellets because they are predatory animals.
Price History
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 6, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 6, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 6, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 5, 2025 | View |
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Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
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$ 98.00 | The Coral Reef | Nov 5, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Oct 16, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 150.00 | Aqua SD | Sep 29, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 59.00 | The Coral Reef | Sep 16, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 61.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 12, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 8, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Sep 5, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 59.00 | The Coral Reef | Sep 4, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 75.00 | The Coral Reef | Aug 23, 2025 | View |
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Mombasae Lionfish
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$ 110.00 | The Coral Reef | May 11, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 59.00 | The Coral Reef | May 6, 2025 | View |
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Antennata Lionfish
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$ 95.00 | The Coral Reef | Apr 21, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 59.00 | The Coral Reef | Apr 14, 2025 | View |
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Mombasae Lionfish
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$ 110.00 | The Coral Reef | Mar 4, 2025 | View |
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Dwarf Fuzzy Lionfish
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$ 200.00 | Candy Corals | Feb 23, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 59.00 | The Coral Reef | Dec 30, 2024 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 75.00 | The Coral Reef | Dec 10, 2024 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 59.00 | The Coral Reef | Dec 9, 2024 | View |
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Dwarf Zebra Lionfish
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$ 90.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 18, 2024 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Aug 15, 2024 | View |
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Dwarf Zebra Lionfish
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Jul 9, 2024 | View |
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Dwarf Zebra Lionfish
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$ 90.00 | Candy Corals | Jun 15, 2024 | View |
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Tailbar Lionfish
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$ 238.00 | Candy Corals | May 17, 2024 | View |
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Fu Manchu dwarf Lionfish
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$ 200.00 | Candy Corals | May 14, 2024 | View |
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Tailbar Lionfish
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$ 280.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 3, 2024 | View |
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Dwarf Zebra Lionfish
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Apr 1, 2024 | View |
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Dwarf Zebra Lionfish
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Mar 25, 2024 | View |
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