SCORPAENIDAE (LIONFISH)

Lionfish are not only stunning to look at, but they can also
constitute a real danger for an aquarist: some of their spiny
spokes emit a venom similar to that of certain snakes. They are placid
and majestic fish, easy to keep in an aquarium of at least 300 liters.
The tank must be furnished with elaborate and convoluted decor,
complete with grottoes and overhangs: lionfish swim through them
flat or at an angle. Their large mouth is equal to their voracity: they devour live prey, often small fish (take care with their roommates!). Nevertheless, these remain amongst the most deirable subjects for the amateur aquarist and repay without any doubt any amount of trouble.