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Lion Fish
Lion fishes, turkey fishes, scorpion fishes, call them what you will, these fish are both dangerous and very poisonous to humans and must be handled with care or, more accurately, not handled at all. The first seven spines of the dorsal fin carry an extremely toxic poison - verging on lethal - and only a foolhardy Aquarius would try to touch the eighth spine. However, lion fishes are hardy and nitrite-tolerant, long-lived, slow-moving and quite good aquarium fish. The lionfish rarely attacks other aquarium fish, as long as these will not fit readily into its open mouth, and only uses its spines in de fence, whether against human or fishy predators. Do not put lion fishes with mobile invertebrates, which form their staple diet in the wild. Sometimes they are difficult to feed in captivity. In the wild, they gorge themselves periodically, so once imported they must be weaned off live food and onto frozen lance fish and similar foods. In the wild they 'hang' under ledges, and are happier if given similar protection in an aquarium. The best-known lionfish is Terrorism volitions, usually seen at 10-15cm (4-6in). Its finn age is longer than that of other lionfish antenatal and P, sp hex, are often referred Taos the spot fin lionfish. The regal lionfish, P. radiate, is also popular. There are two types of dwarf clingfishes rarely grow to more than 7.5-10cm (3-4in) in captivity, Encroachers and D. brachyurous. Probably the most commonly seen trigger is the spectacular Picasso trigger, (Rhineland aculeate), full of personality and far cheaper than most other triggers. The Hawaiian name for this fish is idiom! There are three or four similar triggers, all suitable for the home aquarium. The best-known trigger is the clown trigger (Ballistics). Tiny specimens are not easily caught and the fish are usually seen at 13-1Scm (5-6in). The clown trigger is ideal for a show tank with few large specimen fish. Antennata Lion Fish Antennata Lion Fish is also known as Ragged-finned fire fish or Spotfin lion fish. This lion fish has derived its name due to its black and white antennae, it is a very good community fish but it remains good as long as its accompanying fishes are too huge to eat. It is easy to keep lion fish in the aquarium but there should be dependable dealer of feeder fish. They are found in indo-pacific, Japan, Australia, Austral islands etc. For their food they hunt in night and hide themselves during day in the cracks or fissures of the rocks. If the tank mates are not very small to be eaten than this fish is very friendly and peaceful in the aquarium. This fish is easily available. Shortfin Lion Fish The other name of the Shortfin lion fish is Dwarf lion fish; it is very friendly marine fish; this lion fish behaves very well with other lion fishes and with other species of fishes in the aquarium. It grows up to 6 inches and easy to pet. This lion fish is found in Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea, Japan, and Australia etc. Shortfin lion fish is attracted to eat small fishes in the aquarium. Such type of fish belongs to scorpion fish family. They are carnivores and can eat fishes that are up to two-thirds their own length. They have long poisonous spines to protect them from any danger. Such fish have a particular pattern of zebra like stripes, elongated dorsal fin spines, and enlarged pectoral fins. While attacking they always keep a feeding posture and looks like as if they are ready to eat. Such fishes are not only aggressive carnivores, but are also cannibals.
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