Mombasa Lionfish (Pterois mombasae)

Fish Facts

Minimum Tank Size

50 gallons

Full Grown Length

6.5 inches

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive Though generally calm, semi-aggressive fish will occasionally nip at other fish or invertebrate. Try not to mix similarly shaped fish when one is semi-aggressive.

Though generally calm, semi-aggressive fish will occasionally nip at other fish or invertebrate. Try not to mix similarly shaped fish when one is semi-aggressive.

Reef Compatible

Yes

While generally safe around corals and other invertebrate, Mombasa Lionfish have been known to nip at them and should be watched closely when first introduced.

Diet

Carnivore

Eats Flake Foods

Lionfish are a large, generally peaceful family of fish. Their dorsal fins contain spikes that are used to inject venom into attackers as a form of defense. They are not really aggressive towards other medium or large fish but will swallow whole any fish or invertebrate that's small enough for them to eat.

Preferring to stay hidden when possible, Lionfish are best kept in an aquarium with plenty of caves for them to retreat to.