VOLITAN LION FISH MED

Description: The Volitan Lionfish has red to burgundy, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. It also has large, fan-like pectoral fins, and tall, banded spines on the dorsal fin. The spines on the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins are venomous. If you are stung, the reaction will be similar to a bee sting only a little stronger. It will hide while acclimating to its new home, but then is generally found out in the open. It may eat smaller fish, shrimp, and other crustaceans in the tank. Recommended minimum tank size: TheVolitan prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim. Food and diet: Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans and fishes. Feed meaty foods, may require live food to initiate feeding response. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat crustaceans and small fishes.