Common Name/s - Shortfin Lionfish, Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
Scientific Name - Dendochirus Brachypterus
Family - Scorpaenidae
Origin - Indo- Pacific
Maximum Size- 7"
Care- These fish should be housed in a tank of at least 30 gallons. They like to perch and hide sometimes. They really are not picky about temperature or water params. A UV sterilizer should be used because these fish will eat cleanup crews. They need good filtration and water movement. probably somewhere around 600 gph in a 30 gallon.
Feeding Feed silversides, cocktail shrimp, scallops, squid and other fresh seafood. Can also be fed live ghost shrimp or Damsels as a treat. Never feed fw feeders. They will cause fatty liver disease. look for directions on weaning them in the other lionfish posts.
Sexing - none
Breeding - will breed refularly by themselves. Th efry cannot be raised as they are too small.
Notes. These fish are poisonous. If symptoms persist after a few hours seek medical attention. These fish will eat small fish and crustaceans. Best kept with lionfish and scorpionfish.
Scientific Name - Dendochirus Brachypterus
Family - Scorpaenidae
Origin - Indo- Pacific
Maximum Size- 7"
Care- These fish should be housed in a tank of at least 30 gallons. They like to perch and hide sometimes. They really are not picky about temperature or water params. A UV sterilizer should be used because these fish will eat cleanup crews. They need good filtration and water movement. probably somewhere around 600 gph in a 30 gallon.
Feeding Feed silversides, cocktail shrimp, scallops, squid and other fresh seafood. Can also be fed live ghost shrimp or Damsels as a treat. Never feed fw feeders. They will cause fatty liver disease. look for directions on weaning them in the other lionfish posts.
Sexing - none
Breeding - will breed refularly by themselves. Th efry cannot be raised as they are too small.
Notes. These fish are poisonous. If symptoms persist after a few hours seek medical attention. These fish will eat small fish and crustaceans. Best kept with lionfish and scorpionfish.
