{"product_id":"volitan-lionfish","title":"Volitan Lionfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Volitan Lionfish, also known as the Common Lionfish or Turkeyfish, is a captivating and dramatic addition to a large marine aquarium. Its striking appearance features long, venomous dorsal, pectoral, and anal spines, and a body adorned with alternating bands of red, white, and brown. The pectoral fins are large and fan-like, adding to its impressive display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum of a 125-gallon aquarium is recommended to provide ample space for this large predator. The tank should include plenty of live rock and open swimming areas. While generally peaceful towards tankmates too large to be considered prey, the Volitan Lionfish is a voracious carnivore and will consume smaller fish and invertebrates. It is not a suitable inhabitant for a reef aquarium as it will prey on ornamental shrimp, crabs, and smaller fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, the Volitan Lionfish is a nocturnal hunter, ambushing its prey. In the aquarium, it readily accepts a diet of meaty foods. Offer a varied diet of live feeder shrimp (such as ghost shrimp), silversides, and other marine-based meaty foods. It is important to wean them onto frozen foods as soon as possible to avoid introducing parasites from live feeders. Use a feeding stick to offer food, keeping your hands away from their venomous spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no distinguishable differences in color or pattern between male and female Volitan Lionfish. Breeding in a home aquarium is extremely rare. This species can grow quite large in captivity, potentially reaching up to 15 inches in length. Due to their size and predatory nature, they are best kept in a species-only tank or with other large, non-aggressive fish. Handle with extreme caution due to their venomous spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pterois volitans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Reef Safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Adult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53075831423265,"sku":"TT-6277-S","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":53075831456033,"sku":"TT-6277-M","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53075831488801,"sku":"TT-6277-L","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/Volitan-Lionfish-7.jpg?v=1784976986","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/volitan-lionfish","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}