Barber's Lionfish (Pterois antennata)
Fish in the family Scorpaenidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Barber's Lionfish is a deepwater scorpaenid with a mottled brown and tan body, prominent venomous spines along the dorsal and pectoral fins, and distinctive elongated pectoral fin rays. Adults reach approximately 10 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, polychaete worms, sea anemones, and marine invertebrates
Difficulty and care for the Barber's Lionfish
Moderate - Barber's Lionfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole in Head Disease, Velvet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, typically found in deep reef environments at depths of 40–290 meters.
Log Barber's Lionfish in your reef tank
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