COMMON NAME - Dwarf Zebra lionfish
OTHERS- too many too name but may include dwarf turkey fish, Dwarf lion , Dwarf zebra
SCIENTIFC NAME - Dendrochirus zebra
ADULT SIZE - 7"
RANGE - Indo-pacific
MINIMUM AQUARIUM SIZE - 30 gallons
SEXING- no way to tell
BREEDING- will spawn readily but cannot be raised past 9 days as the fry are
almost microscopic. THey are the size of a .
SOCIAL- This fish is commonly classified as Agressive but this isnt true in the traditional sense. It wont go around attaacking other fishes but it will eat anything that can fit in its mouth as it will see it as food. Get along with other fish of its kind. Also get along with other dwarves and all pterois species. Get along great with scorpionfish also. Like to perch and swim through the rocks.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS- large pectoral and dorsal fins. Paler than the Volitan lionfish.
SUGGESTED DIET- Silversides supplemented with squid, live ghost shrimp, cocktail shrimp, and other fresh sea foods. feed every other day until the stomach bulges slightly or everyday until the belly looks full.
REEF AQURIUM BEHAVIOR- will not nibble on corals but will eat clean up crews. Also will not like the high light that is needed on a reef tank.
CARE IN CAPTIVITY- These are pretty easy fish to keep but can be a nuisance to train to frozen food. needs good filtration as it is a very messy eater. THESE FISH ARE POISONOUS so u do not want to get stung. If stung soak the sting in very hot water. It will hurt for a few days. If there are any symptoms or swelling persists recieve medical attention.
TRAINING TO EAT FROZEN FOODS- when u first get yur lion have a good supply of ghost shrimp. Establish a feeding schedule and make sure he knows who the food is coming from. When he starts to notice u as the feeder sstart to feed him frozen food once a week. then twice. then three times. and so on and so forth.soaking the food in garlic is a good way to entice the lion to eat food.
OTHERS- too many too name but may include dwarf turkey fish, Dwarf lion , Dwarf zebra
SCIENTIFC NAME - Dendrochirus zebra
ADULT SIZE - 7"
RANGE - Indo-pacific
MINIMUM AQUARIUM SIZE - 30 gallons
SEXING- no way to tell
BREEDING- will spawn readily but cannot be raised past 9 days as the fry are
almost microscopic. THey are the size of a .
SOCIAL- This fish is commonly classified as Agressive but this isnt true in the traditional sense. It wont go around attaacking other fishes but it will eat anything that can fit in its mouth as it will see it as food. Get along with other fish of its kind. Also get along with other dwarves and all pterois species. Get along great with scorpionfish also. Like to perch and swim through the rocks.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS- large pectoral and dorsal fins. Paler than the Volitan lionfish.
SUGGESTED DIET- Silversides supplemented with squid, live ghost shrimp, cocktail shrimp, and other fresh sea foods. feed every other day until the stomach bulges slightly or everyday until the belly looks full.
REEF AQURIUM BEHAVIOR- will not nibble on corals but will eat clean up crews. Also will not like the high light that is needed on a reef tank.
CARE IN CAPTIVITY- These are pretty easy fish to keep but can be a nuisance to train to frozen food. needs good filtration as it is a very messy eater. THESE FISH ARE POISONOUS so u do not want to get stung. If stung soak the sting in very hot water. It will hurt for a few days. If there are any symptoms or swelling persists recieve medical attention.
TRAINING TO EAT FROZEN FOODS- when u first get yur lion have a good supply of ghost shrimp. Establish a feeding schedule and make sure he knows who the food is coming from. When he starts to notice u as the feeder sstart to feed him frozen food once a week. then twice. then three times. and so on and so forth.soaking the food in garlic is a good way to entice the lion to eat food.
