Lionfish (volitan)

[Trod]

Can anyone recommend A good book on care and feeding.
Looking to keep Volitan but all info on all species is welcome, have open mind and want to learn all about them before committing. Not really interested in dwarf though.
Starting research for my future tank

 

[Truck]

they can kill. dont go touching them they have poisonous spines on there back.

 

[BecciMac1987]

Dont know if this is strictly true but Ive been told that Bristol zoo are the only people who carry the antidote to thier venom.
You will get good info by googling them. They need a huge tank, and look great with white sand substrate and pure white ocean rock, nothing else. Use a huge external filter and skimmer and you wont need the live rock. Just having white in the tank makes the reddy colour look amazing.

 

[Trod]

Dont know if this is strictly true but Ive been told that Bristol zoo are the only people who carry the antidote to thier venom.
You will get good info by googling them. They need a huge tank, and look great with white sand substrate and pure white ocean rock, nothing else. Use a huge external filter and skimmer and you wont need the live rock. Just having white in the tank makes the reddy colour look amazing.

Hi Thanks for info.
I have googled them and got some info but I always like to sit down and read a good book on the subject, and to use for reference when needed.
I haven't been able to find any books solely for lionfish

 

[Truck]

they are very beautiful but personally i wouldnt take any chances

 

[shibby]

they only kill if you suffer a serious allergic reaction to it. hot water will cure most stings. they need a big tank get to a fair ole size, just be careful when working in the tank nothing really to fear.

i cant think of any true books on lionfish il try and find some good links though...

 

[andywg]

Best book to start is Reef Fishes Volume 1 by Scott Michael, just treat the minimum tank sizes with a dose of salt.

 

[Trod]

Best book to start is Reef Fishes Volume 1 by Scott Michael, just treat the minimum tank sizes with a dose of salt.

Brilliant thanks Andywg consider it bought