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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.
For Sale
Price History
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Volitan Lionfish, Colored
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 8, 2025 | View |
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Antennata Lionfish
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 7, 2025 | View |
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Antenneta Lionfish - Venomous
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$ 71.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 7, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 61.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 7, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 58.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 5, 2025 | View |
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Antenneta Lionfish - Venomous
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$ 67.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 5, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish, Colored
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$ 110.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 4, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Black Lion (Pterois Volitans)
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$ 85.00 | Reef Beauties | Apr 3, 2025 | View |
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Antennata Lionfish
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$ 90.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 1, 2025 | View |
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Fu Manchu Lionfish - Venomous
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$ 183.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Apr 1, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish, Colored
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Apr 1, 2025 | View |
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Antennata Lionfish
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$ 80.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 31, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 58.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 30, 2025 | View |
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Antennata Lionfish
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 30, 2025 | View |
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Fu Manchu Lionfish
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$ 120.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 27, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish, Colored
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Mombasa Lionfish
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$ 55.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Radiata Lionfish
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$ 90.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Dwarf/Zebra Lionfish
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
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$ 60.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Miles Lionfish
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$ 60.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Antennata Lionfish
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$ 90.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish, Colored
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$ 120.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 26, 2025 | View |
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Radiata Lionfish - Venomous
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$ 97.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 21, 2025 | View |
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Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish: Venomous
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$ 68.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 21, 2025 | View |
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Dwarf Zebra Lionfish - Venomous
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$ 68.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 21, 2025 | View |
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Mombasa Lionfish
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$ 55.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Radiata Lionfish
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$ 90.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Volitan Lionfish, Colored
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$ 100.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Miles Lionfish
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$ 60.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
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$ 60.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Dwarf/Zebra Lionfish
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$ 70.00 | Live Aquaria | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
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Fu Manchu Lionfish - Venomous
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$ 193.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 14, 2025 | View |
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Mombasa Lionfish
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$ 151.00 | SaltwaterFish.com | Mar 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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Volitan Lionfish
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$ 59.00 | The Coral Reef | Nov 5, 2024 | View |
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